Mark G. Brett

Mark G. Brett is Professor of Hebrew Bible at Whitley College, University of Divinity in Melbourne, Australia. He is a distinguished scholar in biblical studies with a focus on postcolonial and political theology approaches to the Hebrew Bible.

His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Old Testament and Philosophy from the University of Sheffield and an M.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary. As a Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities (FAHA), he has made significant contributions to biblical scholarship.

Brett's research focuses on the intersection of biblical texts with contemporary political and ethical concerns. His work explores how ancient texts can inform modern discussions about power, empire, identity, and justice. He is particularly known for his postcolonial approach to biblical interpretation, examining how colonial dynamics influenced both the formation of biblical texts and their subsequent interpretations. His scholarship demonstrates how biblical narratives engage with political realities rather than simply endorsing prevailing power structures.

His major publications span from Biblical Criticism in Crisis (1991) through Locations of God: Political Theology in the Hebrew Bible (2019) to the forthcoming Political Theologies in the Hebrew Bible. Collectively, these works reveal Brett's consistent focus on political dimensions of biblical texts and their relevance to contemporary ethical challenges.

• Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities (FAHA)

Brett has significantly influenced both academic biblical studies and theological education through his emphasis on the political dimensions of biblical texts. His work continues to shape how biblical texts are interpreted in contexts concerned with social justice, decolonization, and ethical political engagement.