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Safwat Marzouk serves as Associate Professor of Old Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, Virginia, specializing in biblical narratives involving Egypt and identity formation. His academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies from Princeton Theological Seminary.
Marzouk's research centers on Egypt's symbolic role in Old Testament texts, particularly in Ezekiel and Genesis. He examines monster imagery used to depict Egypt, analyzes migration dynamics in the Joseph narrative, and explores how ancient Israelites constructed identity through opposition to Egyptian culture. His work bridges historical criticism with contemporary theological implications for intercultural relations.
His publications reveal consistent thematic focus across recent scholarship: three major 2021 articles investigate Egypt's theological and political symbolism in Exodus, Ezekiel, and Joseph narratives. These works demonstrate expertise in
- deconstructing Egyptian-Israelite religious syncretism
- analyzing identity formation through migration theory
- interpreting monster metaphors in prophetic literature
Marzouk's monograph Egypt as a Monster in the Book of Ezekiel (Mohr Siebeck, 2015) established his scholarly framework, with subsequent articles expanding into Joseph narratives and Exodus theology. His approach integrates historical-critical methods with attention to modern implications for transnational identity and interfaith dialogue.
