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Jillian Stinchcomb is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Towson University, with affiliations in the Department of History and the Baltimore Hebrew Institute. She holds a Ph.D. in Religious Studies from the University of Pennsylvania and specializes in the reception history of biblical texts and figures across Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions.
- Ph.D., Religious Studies, University of Pennsylvania, 2020
- M.A.R., Second Temple Judaism, Yale Divinity School, 2014
- B.A., Program of Liberal Studies and Classical Civilizations, University of Notre Dame, 2012
Her research focuses on biblical reception history, particularly the evolving portrayal of powerful women such as the Queen of Sheba across religious traditions. She explores how cultural values shape the reinterpretation of ancient narratives, with emphasis on ancient Mediterranean religions, women in antiquity, and interfaith relations. Her multilingual scholarship engages Hebrew, Aramaic, Arabic, Greek, Latin, and Ge'ez sources to trace textual transmission and transformation.
Her recent publications and ongoing book project, The Queen of Sheba between the Bible and the Kebra Nagast, reflect a strong thematic focus on reception history, cross-cultural textual antiquity, and religious identity formation. These works span disciplines including Religious Studies, Biblical Studies, Gender Studies, and Medieval History, often analyzing how sacred figures are reimagined in national and religious mythologies.
Her scientific recognition includes:
- Florence Levy Kay Postdoctoral Fellow, Brandeis University (2020–2022)
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton (2022–2024), on the 'Interactive Histories, Co-Produced Communities' project
Dr. Stinchcomb has advised emerging scholars and contributed to collaborative research initiatives, though no formal advisees are currently listed. Her work has been supported by prestigious fellowships and institutional grants. She teaches courses in Hebrew Bible, ancient history, and Jewish Studies, contributing to interdisciplinary academic programs.
She is actively involved in research networks focused on comparative religion and ancient textual cultures, particularly through her postdoctoral work at the Institute for Advanced Study. Her current and future research continues to explore the intersections of religion, gender, and cultural memory in the premodern world.
