معرفی
Matthew J. Suriano serves as an Associate Professor in the Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Maryland, specializing in Hebrew Bible, ancient religions, and archaeology.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. from UCLA
- M.A. from Jerusalem University College
- Visiting graduate studies at Hebrew University in Jerusalem
Professor Suriano's research program centers on death and burial practices in the ancient Near East, with particular expertise in how these practices inform our understanding of Hebrew Bible texts. His interdisciplinary methodology combines textual analysis with archaeological evidence to reconstruct ancient Israelite religious culture and social structures.
His scholarly recognition includes:
- American Society for Overseas Research's Frank Moore Cross Award (2018)
As an active field archaeologist, Professor Suriano has participated in multiple excavations in Israel, most recently serving on the research staff at Tel Burna. His previous affiliation as a fellow at the W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research in Jerusalem demonstrates his commitment to integrating material culture studies with biblical scholarship.
