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Mark Janzen serves as Associate Professor of Archaeology and Ancient History at Lipscomb University and holds the position of deputy director for the Karnak Great Hypostyle Hall project, an epigraphic mission at Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt. He is also a co-host of the podcast "OnScript - The Biblical World", where he discusses topics related to the biblical world.
His educational background is as follows:
- PhD in Ancient History (Egyptology emphasis) from the University of Memphis
- MA in Near Eastern Archaeology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
- BA in Biblical Languages from Central Bible College
Dr. Janzen's research spans Egyptian epigraphy and archaeology, New Kingdom military history, and the Israelite exodus. He is particularly interested in the convergence of ancient historical records, archaeological findings, and biblical narratives. His editorial work on "Five Views on the Exodus" has contributed significantly to scholarly debates on the Exodus event's historicity and chronology.
With more than 15 years of field experience in Egypt, Dr. Janzen has been instrumental in the documentation and study of ancient inscriptions at Karnak Temple. His publications include articles and essays that bridge the gap between academic archaeology and biblical studies, though specific titles were not detailed in the source material.
Regarding professional service, Dr. Janzen has not disclosed information about graduate students or major research grants in the provided text. However, his leadership role in the Karnak project indicates active involvement in archaeological fieldwork and research.
The Karnak Great Hypostyle Hall project, under which Dr. Janzen serves as deputy director, is a long-term epigraphic effort dedicated to recording and preserving the inscriptions of the Great Hypostyle Hall at Karnak Temple, one of the most significant religious structures of ancient Egypt.
