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Dr Michael Lyons serves as Director of Teaching and Senior Lecturer in Old Testament and Hebrew Bible at the School of Divinity, University of St Andrews. He holds a PhD in Hebrew and Semitic Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2005). His research examines how ancient Israelite and Second Temple-period authors utilized earlier texts, focusing on quotation, allusion, and text-referencing dynamics. Key areas include defining textual dependency criteria, analyzing compositional strategies in prophetic literature (especially Ezekiel), and exploring the role of scribal culture in shaping scriptural interpretation.
Teaching responsibilities include courses on Hebrew language (DI1004/DI2002), Old Testament literature (DI2001), and textual criticism (DI5105). He currently supervises 6 PhD students researching topics related to biblical exegesis and Second Temple-period literature. His publications span monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles addressing intertextuality, prophetic rhetoric, and ancient narrative poetics.
Research interests extend to Hebrew poetry, history of biblical interpretation, and compositional strategies in the Hebrew Bible. Recent work focuses on Ezekiel’s literary innovations and the socio-cultural factors influencing text-referencing practices. Professional activities include invited lectures at international conferences and peer-review roles in biblical studies journals.
