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Dr. Mahri Leonard-Fleckman serves as Assistant Professor of Hebrew Bible in the Religious Studies Department at the College of the Holy Cross, a Jesuit liberal arts institution located in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Her scholarly work focuses on the intersection of biblical texts and ancient Near Eastern history, with particular expertise in Hebrew Bible studies, Iron Age archaeology, and identity formation. Dr. Leonard-Fleckman employs historical-critical methods combined with literary analysis to examine biblical narratives, especially concerning political formations and cultural entanglements in ancient Israel. Her current research explores identity dynamics in the Iron Age Shephelah region, investigating interactions between different cultural groups in this border area.
Dr. Leonard-Fleckman's publications reveal consistent engagement with both textual analysis and historical context, demonstrating how literary revision intersected with political realities in ancient Israelite society. Her work shows particular strength in analyzing narrative structures and their historical implications.
She received her Ph.D. in Hebrew Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Studies from New York University's Skirball Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies in 2014, establishing the foundation for her scholarly contributions to biblical studies.
