Michael L. Satlow

Michael L. Satlow is a Professor of Religious Studies and Judaic Studies at Brown University, specializing in Early Judaism, digital humanities, and social history. He directs the Inscriptions of Israel/Palestine project and has held prestigious fellowships including the Guggenheim and Fulbright awards. His work bridges traditional scholarship with cutting-edge digital methodologies.

• Education: Ph.D. in Ancient Judaism (Jewish Theological Seminary of America), B.A. (Yale University)

His research focuses on Jewish history from antiquity to Late Antiquity, with an emphasis on gender, sexuality, and methodological approaches to religious studies. Recent projects include computational analysis of rabbinic texts and machine learning applications in epigraphy. Satlow’s digital humanities work explores AI and inscriptions, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary innovation.

Notable contributions include How the Bible Became Holy (2014) and edited volumes like Judaism and the Economy. He teaches courses ranging from ancient Jewish texts to modern religious ethics and digital humanities.

• Awards: ACLS Fellowship, Cogut Faculty Fellowships, NEH Public Scholars Fellowship

Satlow’s grants include long-term funding from the Goldhirsh-Yellin Foundation for his inscription project. Collaborations with scholars like Michael Sperling highlight his team-oriented approach to research. His work often intersects with chemistry (e.g., crystallography studies) and pedagogical trends in higher education.