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John Ritzema is an Associate Faculty Member and Pharos Foundation Marshall Research Fellow at the University of Oxford. His research focuses on epiphanies in Old Testament/Hebrew Bible literature, their connections to temple cult symbolism, and their manifestations in Hellenistic Jewish writings, with a comparativist emphasis on Greek poetry. He also investigates Christian Hebraism within Italian Renaissance Humanism and the relationship between theology and constitutional law.
- Education: MA & MPhil in Theology from Oxford; PhD in Theology (Old Testament/Hebrew Bible) from King’s College London.
His work bridges historical-critical analysis with interdisciplinary approaches, exploring religious texts through ritual, symbolic systems, and historical contexts. Current research trends emphasize the interplay between ancient religious practices and later intellectual movements.
No specific awards beyond the listed fellowship are mentioned. His academic contributions span biblical studies, early Jewish literature, and the intersection of theology with legal frameworks.
