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Dr. Meir Ben-Shahar is a faculty member teaching in the Department of Jewish History at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Sha'anan College.
He received his Ph.D. in Jewish History from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Dr. Ben-Shahar's research focuses on historical consciousness in ancient Judaism, with particular expertise in rabbinic literature, Second Temple literature, and the works of Josephus. His scholarly approach examines how historical narratives were constructed and transmitted in ancient Jewish communities, providing insights into the development of Jewish identity and thought during critical historical periods.
His publication Rabbi Akiva's Laugh: The Hidden Call for the Bar Kokhba Revolt demonstrates his interest in analyzing subtle textual cues within rabbinic literature that may reflect historical events and political contexts of the time.
Dr. Ben-Shahar's work contributes to our understanding of how ancient Jewish communities processed historical trauma and maintained cultural continuity through literary and religious expression.
