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Professor Meir Lubetski is a distinguished scholar in the Department of Modern Languages & Comparative Literature at Baruch College's Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, City University of New York. With decades of academic service, he has established himself as a leading expert in biblical studies, particularly focusing on the intersection of archaeology, epigraphy, and biblical interpretation.
Dr. Lubetski earned his educational credentials from prestigious institutions including a Ph.D. from New York University, an M.S. in TV & Broadcasting from Brooklyn College, and multiple degrees from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem including an M.A. in Education and a B.A. in History/Political Science. His academic journey reflects a unique blend of Judaic studies, biblical scholarship, and media expertise.
Professor Lubetski's research centers on making the Bible intelligible within its ancient context, with particular emphasis on how new archaeological discoveries and inscriptions impact biblical interpretation. His scholarly work bridges ancient Near Eastern culture, Rabbinic material, and biblical exegesis, providing fresh insights into difficult biblical passages. He has developed specialized expertise in Hebrew seals, bullae, and ostraca, examining how iconography and inscriptions illuminate biblical understanding.
His extensive publication record shows a clear trajectory from broader biblical studies toward increasingly specialized epigraphic analysis. Early works focused on biblical interpretation through Rabbinic literature and comparative studies, while his more recent scholarship has concentrated on Hebrew inscriptions, seals, and iconography from the biblical period. This evolution reflects his growing specialization in using archaeological artifacts to inform biblical scholarship.
- SY Agnon Award for Academic Excellence (New York University, 1973)
- Bibliography Award, Honorable Mention (Association of Jewish Libraries, 2009)
- Scholars Assistance Award from Baruch College (multiple years)
- Commended by Chancellor Kibbee for academic distinction (1978)
- Cited by Cyrus H. Gordon for 'thought-provoking interpretations'
- Festschrift published in his honor: 'Visions of Life in Biblical Times' (2015)
Professor Lubetski has served as a dedicated advisor for numerous independent study students across decades, as evidenced by his extensive teaching record of CMP/LTT 5000 Independent Study courses. His research has been consistently supported by multiple PSC-CUNY grants, including the recently completed 'Unlocking Secrets of Ancient Hebrew Inscriptions and Icons' (2021-2023) and the currently funded project of the same name (2022-2023). These grants have enabled his specialized research on Hebrew seals, inscriptions, and their iconographic elements. His scholarly influence extends beyond Baruch College through extensive conference presentations at major international venues including the Society of Biblical Literature, European Association of Biblical Studies, and World Congress of Jewish Studies.
