جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Archaeology
• Biblical Archaeology
• Ancient Judaism
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Yonatan Adler serves as an Associate Professor at Ariel University's Department of Land of Israel Studies and Archaeology, where he also heads the Institute of Archaeology. Appointed in 2018 by the Minister of Culture to the Israeli Council for Archaeology, he bridges academic archaeology with traditional Jewish scholarship. Dr. Adler's research focuses on archaeological evidence related to Torah law observance, with particular expertise in ritual immersion pools, dietary laws, ancient tefillin from the Judean Desert, and chalk vessels used by Jews observing purity laws. His work represents a unique synthesis of traditional rabbinic perspectives and scientific-critical approaches to ancient Jewish practices. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on the material evidence for early Jewish religious practices, particularly examining how archaeological findings can illuminate the historical development of Judaism. This interdisciplinary approach connects physical artifacts with textual traditions to reconstruct ancient religious life. Member of the Israeli Council for Archaeology (2018 appointment by Minister of Culture) Adler has directed significant excavations at archaeological sites throughout Israel, most notably at 'Einot Amitai and Reina in Galilee, where Roman-era chalk vessel workshops have been discovered. These field projects directly support his research on material evidence of Jewish ritual practices during the Second Temple and early rabbinic periods. Currently completing his book The Origins of Judaism: An Archaeological-Historical Reappraisal for Yale University Press, Dr. Adler continues to lead important research at the intersection of archaeology and Jewish religious history.

Jennifer B. Clarke Kosakمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Greek tragedy
• Greek and Roman medicine
• Greek intellectual history
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jennifer B. Clarke Kosak serves as Associate Professor of Classics and Chair of the Classics Department at Bowdoin College, where she teaches Greek and Latin language courses at all levels alongside English-language seminars on Ancient Greek Medicine, Gender and Sexuality in Classical Antiquity, and the Politics of Memory. Her academic leadership extends through departmental administration and curriculum development in classical studies. Her educational foundation includes: PhD in Classical Philosophy from the University of Michigan BA in Classics from Harvard University-Radcliffe Professor Kosak's research examines intersections between Greek tragedy, ancient medical discourse, and gender construction, with particular focus on disease representation and commemorative practices. Her scholarship reveals how Hippocratic medical concepts shaped tragic narratives, especially regarding masculine vulnerability and healing rituals. Recent work expands into commemoration studies, analyzing memorialization processes in antiquity through literary and historical lenses. Her publication trajectory demonstrates consistent engagement with medical humanities, evolving from foundational work on Euripidean tragedy to current investigations of masculinity-disease relationships. The 2004 monograph Heroic Measures: Hippocratic Medicine in the Making of Euripidean Tragedy established her signature approach of cross-disciplinary analysis between medical texts and dramatic literature, later refined in numerous encyclopedia contributions and specialized articles exploring shame, concealment, and therapeutic touch in ancient contexts. Professor Kosak actively mentors undergraduate researchers at Bowdoin College, guiding student projects on classical reception, gender studies, and ancient scientific thought. Her current book project Unmanned: Masculinity and Disease in Ancient Greek Society continues her investigation of embodied experience in antiquity through the lens of disease impact on masculine performance.

• Greek iconography and iconology
• Greek colonization
• Ancient representations of women
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Jochen Fornasier serves as an Adjunct Professor of Classical Archaeology at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg since July 2023. Previously, he held an Associate Professor position at Goethe University Frankfurt am Main from 2014-2023. His academic career spans over two decades with significant contributions to Classical Archaeology, particularly focusing on Greek colonies in the Black Sea region through extensive fieldwork and research projects. Education: Doctorate in Classical Archaeology, University of Münster (1999) Habilitation in Classical Archaeology, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (2007) Re-habilitation, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main (2010) Re-habilitation, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (2022) Fornasier's research centers on Greek iconography and iconology, Greek colonization processes, ancient representations of women, and mythology. His work particularly emphasizes archaeological investigation of Greek colonies in the northern Black Sea region, with extensive fieldwork at sites like Olbia Pontike and Tanais. His studies reveal complex cultural interactions between Greek settlers and local populations, examining how these colonies developed distinctive hybrid identities while maintaining connections to their mother cities. Analysis of Fornasier's recent publications shows a consistent focus on urban development in ancient Greek colonies, particularly Olbia Pontike. His work combines traditional archaeological methods with modern spatial analysis to reconstruct the evolution of these ancient cities. Key themes include the relationship between urban centers and their suburbs, the role of religious spaces in urban planning, and cultural interactions between Greeks and local populations in the Black Sea region, demonstrating how these frontier colonies adapted to their specific geographical and cultural contexts. Scientific Recognition: Corresponding Member of the German Archaeological Institute (2024) Principal investigator for multiple DFG-funded research projects Fornasier has directed significant research initiatives including the DFG project 'Ancient Urban Development at the Border of the Greek Oikumene' (2015-2020) and currently leads the DFG project 'A Changing Cityscape. Comprehensive Reconception of the Genesis of Olbia Pontikes for the Archaic and Classical Periods.' His grant funding demonstrates the significance of his research in understanding the spatial organization and development of ancient Greek colonies at the edges of the Greek world. As leader of the German-Ukrainian archaeological team conducting excavations in Olbia, Ukraine, Fornaiser has established a long-term collaboration with Ukrainian institutions. His research group employs multidisciplinary approaches combining traditional excavation methods with geophysical surveys to reconstruct the urban development of Olbia Pontike across different historical periods, focusing particularly on the relationship between the city center and its suburban areas.

Julie A. Hoggarthمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Maya Archaeology
• Climate Change Impacts on Ancient Societies
• Societal Collapse
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Julie A. Hoggarth, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology within Baylor University's College of Arts & Sciences. Her research integrates archaeology, climatology, and history to investigate ancient Maya societal dynamics. Research Focus: Dr. Hoggarth specializes in Maya archaeology with emphasis on climate change impacts, societal collapse mechanisms, environmental archaeology, and radiocarbon dating methodologies. Her interdisciplinary approach examines human-environmental relationships across the Classic to Colonial periods in the Maya Lowlands. Key Projects: National Science Foundation-funded lake core vegetation reconstructions in the Belize River Valley Baylor Environmental Archaeology & Radiocarbon (BEAR) Lab leadership BVAR Field School in Belize for archaeological training Mesoamerican Radiocarbon Database (MesoRAD) curation Publication Trends: Recent work (2021-2023) demonstrates concentrated research on Maya political organization, peri-abandonment deposits, drought-induced societal stress, and methodological advances in chronological modeling. Her publications frequently address land use patterns, settlement hierarchies, and climate-society interactions through interdisciplinary datasets. Academic Leadership: Mentors PhD students in Maya archaeology and environmental studies Co-directs Belize Valley Archaeological Reconnaissance (BVAR) Project Integrates field school training with laboratory analysis (BEAR Lab) Develops curricula emphasizing critical thinking through archaeological datasets Teaching Philosophy: Dr. Hoggarth emphasizes practical archaeological skills, quantitative methods, and cross-disciplinary analysis. Her courses include Introduction to Archaeology, Ancient Civilizations of Mesoamerica, and Environmental Archaeology, with field experience available through the Belize field school.

• Archaic Greek Intellectual History
• Classical Greek Cultural History
• Greek Epic Poetry
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Patrick O'Sullivan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Classics at the University of Canterbury's Faculty of Arts, where he has been teaching since January 1999. His academic profile includes a PhD from the University of Cambridge, MA and BA (Hons) from the University of Melbourne, and Visiting Fellowships at both Cambridge and Oxford Universities. His educational background includes: PhD, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom MA, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia BA Hons, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia Professor O'Sullivan's research spans Archaic and Classical Greek intellectual and cultural history with particular expertise in Greek epic and lyric poetry, theatre (including tragedy and satyr play), rhetoric and the First Sophistic. His scholarly approach uniquely bridges literary analysis with material culture studies, frequently referencing artifacts from the Teece Museum collection. Key research areas include ancient visual aesthetics, literary criticism, athletics, atheism in antiquity, and Greek/Roman art reception. His recent publications demonstrate consistent engagement with diverse aspects of Greek culture, from heroic ideals in Pindar's victory odes to conceptions of death in ancient Greek thought. His work shows particular strength in connecting literary analysis with material culture studies and exploring classical themes in contemporary contexts. Among his notable achievements: Recipient of a major Marsden Fund grant from the Royal Society of NZ for his work on Greek satyric drama Twice voted Top Lecturer in the College of Arts at the University of Canterbury Author of a co-authored book on Greek satyric drama (2013) Currently working on a book contract with Routledge/Taylor & Francis for 'The Rhetoric of Greek Art' Professor O'Sullivan has supervised numerous graduate students across a wide range of topics in Classics. He serves as Chair of The Friends of The James Logie Memorial Collection Manatōpū Inc. (PhiloLogie) and frequently collaborates with museums and cultural institutions on public outreach projects related to classical antiquity.

John Anthony Dunneمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• New Testament Studies
• Pauline Theology
• Christian Origins
• +۷ مورد دیگر

John Anthony Dunne is an Associate Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at Bethel University, where he has taught since 2017. His academic expertise spans New Testament studies, Greek language instruction, and biblical interpretation with emphasis on Pauline literature and early Christian contexts. Dr. Dunne's educational background includes: B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Biola University (2008) M.A. in New Testament Language and Literature from Talbot School of Theology (2010) M.A. in Old Testament and Semitics from Talbot School of Theology (2011) Ph.D. in New Testament from the University of St. Andrews (2016) His research centers on New Testament studies, particularly Paul's letters (notably Galatians), Christian origins, and Second Temple Judaism. He explores theologies of suffering and mortality, ritual practices, symbolism of ancient fermented beverages, critiques of imperial ideology, intertextuality with antecedent texts, and biblical reception in contemporary popular culture—including Harry Potter, Black Mirror, and Stranger Things. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2018-2024) reveals consistent engagement with Pauline exegesis while increasingly incorporating pop-culture frameworks. Key thematic trajectories include wine symbolism in biblical theology (e.g., Amos/Joel studies), suffering theologies in sacramental contexts, and technology critiques through media analysis (e.g., Black Mirror episodes addressing digital afterlife and addiction). Dr. Dunne has not listed any scientific awards in his current profile. No specific details about doctoral advisees or major grant funding were provided in available materials, though his collaborative edited volumes suggest mentoring activity. His pedagogical innovations include integrating Flipgrid for theological education. Professional activities include editorial work for Ancient Readers & Their Scriptures and co-founding Theology, Religion, and Pop Culture book series, but no dedicated research labs or large-scale teams are documented.

• Biblical Hebrew
• Aramaic
• Hebrew Bible
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jürg Hutzli serves as Lecturer in Biblical Hebrew, Aramaic, and Hebrew Bible at the Universities of Lausanne, Geneva, and Zurich. His academic career spans multiple prestigious Swiss institutions, focusing on advanced biblical language instruction and textual analysis of Hebrew scripture. Dr. Hutzli's educational background includes a Ph.D. from the University of Berne and his Habilitation from the University of Zurich, establishing his credentials in biblical scholarship through rigorous academic training in Switzerland's leading institutions. His research specializes in textual composition and critical analysis of biblical texts, with particular emphasis on the Priestly source (P) in the Pentateuch. Dr. Hutzli demonstrates expertise in Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic languages, examining narrative structures, textual stratification, and literary profiles within the Hebrew Bible. His scholarly approach frequently bridges biblical studies with comparative religious analysis, drawing meaningful connections between biblical narratives and ancient Near Eastern literature. Dr. Hutzli's publication history reveals a methodical progression from detailed examinations of specific biblical passages (such as his 2007 work on 1 Samuel 1-2) to broader structural analyses of textual strata across Genesis through Exodus. His most recent scholarship demonstrates expanding interdisciplinary engagement, incorporating gender studies perspectives into biblical genealogies and comparative mythology approaches that connect biblical narratives with Mesopotamian traditions like the Sumerian King List.

• Ritual and Cult in the Ancient Near East
• Metaphor in Religious Language
• Philological Study of Hebrew
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Joseph Lam serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, specializing in Hebrew Bible and Ugaritic studies with expertise in ancient Near Eastern religious practices. His research focuses on: Ritual and Cult in the Ancient Near East Metaphor in Religious Language Philological Study of Hebrew Semitic Languages Hebrew Bible Studies Ugaritic Studies Lam's scholarly work examines how religious concepts are constructed through language, particularly analyzing sin as a metaphorical framework in biblical texts. His research combines philological precision with cultural analysis to reveal the historical contexts behind religious terminology. Holding a Ph.D. in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations from the University of Chicago, Lam has established himself as a significant contributor to biblical scholarship through his 2016 Oxford University Press monograph and numerous journal articles exploring the linguistic and cultural dimensions of ancient religious thought.

• Jewish Philosophy
• Second Temple Period Literature
• Ancient Jewish History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Atar Livneh is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Jewish Philosophy at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Her academic career focuses on Second Temple Jewish literature and its interpretation across historical periods. Her research interests include: Jewish Philosophy and historical development Second Temple Period literature analysis Gender representation in ancient Jewish texts Body and dress symbolism in Jewish literary traditions Hellenistic and Early Roman period Jewish-Christian relations Dr. Livneh's scholarly approach examines how ancient Jewish authors reinterpreted biblical narratives, with particular attention to gender dynamics and bodily representations. Her work reveals evolutionary patterns in Jewish interpretive traditions from the Hellenistic through Roman periods. Her major academic contributions include: Studies on Jewish and Christian Historical Summaries from the Hellenistic and Early Roman Periods (2019) Current ISF-funded project: From Head to Toe: Dressed Bodies in Second Temple Jewish Literature (Grant #343/23) Through her research, Dr. Livneh illuminates how Second Temple period communities constructed identity, gender norms, and religious practice through literary representation, contributing significantly to contemporary understanding of ancient Jewish thought and its evolution.

• Hebrew Bible Studies
• Theology
• Biblical Criticism
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Søren Lorenzen serves as a Research Associate in Hebrew Bible Studies at the University of Bonn in Germany. He holds a Ph.D. in Theology from Aarhus University and is actively engaged in scholarly research on biblical texts and their historical contexts. His research focuses on Hebrew Bible studies, with particular expertise in biblical symbolism, ancient Israelite religion, and textual analysis of religious scriptures. Dr. Lorenzen examines how symbols, names, and ritual objects function within the biblical narrative and their theological implications. Dr. Lorenzen's scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on visual and symbolic elements within biblical texts, particularly examining color symbolism and ritual objects. His work bridges historical analysis with theological interpretation, revealing how material culture intersects with religious practice in ancient Israel. Dr. Lorenzen is the author of Spoken into Being: Self and Name(s) in the Hebrew Bible (Mohr Siebeck, 2022), which explores the relationship between identity and nomenclature in biblical literature. His article Colors of Holiness: Clothing the High Priest to Match the Tabernacle examines the intentional color schemes of priestly garments and their relationship to sacred space.

• Assyriology
• Ancient Near Eastern Studies
• Sumerian religious texts
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Takayoshi M. Oshima serves as a visiting professor at the Institute of History of Ancient Civilizations, Northeast Normal University, China, with academic connections to Uppsala University. He earned his doctorate in Assyriology from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and completed his Doctor Philosophiae Habilitatus in Ancient Near Eastern Studies at the University of Leipzig. His research expertise spans: Sumerian and Akkadian religious texts Wisdom literature across ancient Near Eastern cultures, including biblical traditions Ancient Mesopotamian iconography and its religious significance Oshima's scholarly work reveals profound connections between Mesopotamian religious concepts and biblical literature, particularly examining how theological ideas and literary forms transmitted across cultural boundaries. His research demonstrates how ancient Near Eastern religious traditions influenced the development of biblical thought, especially in wisdom literature and theological responses to human suffering. He approaches ancient texts with philological precision while exploring their broader theological and ethical implications. His recent publications show a consistent focus on the intersection of religious thought, ethical frameworks, and literary expression in the ancient world. The works increasingly examine how different cultures conceptualized the relationship between divine will and human morality, with particular attention to how suffering was understood within ancient religious frameworks. Notable contributions include: Cuneiform in Canaan (with Wayne Horowitz) Babylonian Poems of Pious Sufferers Affronter le mal en Babylonie (with Stéphanie Antonioz) Teaching Morality His forthcoming Gods' Punishing Hands His article "The Tower of Babel: A Polemic against Marduk's Temple Esagil" exemplifies his approach, analyzing how the biblical Babel narrative responds to the Babylonian Enuma Elish myth by having YHWH disrupt Marduk's centralized power structure through linguistic fragmentation.

• Hebrew Bible
• Old Testament Studies
• Ancient Near Eastern Traditions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

James W. Watts is Professor of Hebrew Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Traditions in Syracuse University's Department of Religion. His scholarly work focuses on biblical interpretation, ritual studies, and the social function of sacred texts, with particular expertise in the Pentateuch and Leviticus. Dr. Watts earned his Ph.D. from Yale University in Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies and his M.Div. from Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky in New Testament Studies. His research explores how ancient Israelites understood ritual practices described in biblical texts, particularly temple sacrifices in Leviticus, and how these evolved into scriptural traditions. Watts examines the rhetorical strategies used in biblical texts to convey religious meaning and authority, challenging readers to transcend communal biases to understand ancient contexts. Watts has authored several influential books including Understanding the Pentateuch as a Scripture (2017), Leviticus 1-10 (2013), and Ritual and Rhetoric in Leviticus: From Sacrifice to Scripture (2007). His publications consistently address how biblical texts functioned as authoritative scripture in ancient contexts and continue to shape religious practice today. His scholarly approach emphasizes understanding what biblical texts meant to ancient Israelites while considering their ongoing significance for contemporary interpretation and religious communities.

• Theology
• Medieval History
• Transdisciplinary Research
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Laura Hellsten is a Researcher in Theology and Study of Religions at Åbo Akademi University's Faculty of Arts, Psychology and Theology, affiliated with the Inez and Julius Polin Institute For Theological Research. She holds a Doctorate in Systematic Theology from Åbo Akademi, with earlier degrees in Education (University of Oulu) and Theology. Her work bridges theology, medieval studies, and transdisciplinary collaboration, particularly focusing on art-science intersections and Indigenous epistemologies. Research interests include medieval dance practices, the ethics of interdisciplinary collaboration, and the role of the arts in theological inquiry. Notable projects include the Praxis of Social Imaginaries (Nordic Summer University) and the BACE Centre of Excellence. She has been awarded the Donner Institute Research Prize (2021) and leads international collaborations involving artists, scientists, and Indigenous scholars. Her publications span 50 works exploring topics like sacred dance historiography, bioelectronic ethics, and feminist theology. Current projects integrate transdisciplinary methodologies with the Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing education and ocean sciences. Hellsten resides in the Åland Islands, actively contributing to academic and artistic communities through workshops, symposia, and public lectures.

Rex Koontzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ancient Mesoamerican Art
• Public Sculpture
• Image Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Rex Koontz is a renowned scholar in the School of Art at the University of Houston, specializing in Mesoamerican art and archaeology. His research focuses on public sculpture of ancient Mesoamerica, particularly in the regions of El Tajín and Veracruz, blending art historical analysis with archaeological insights. He has authored or co-authored influential publications such as Lightning Gods and Feathered Serpents and Organized Violence in the Art and Architecture of Mesoamerica , and contributed to Mexico’s bicentenary exhibition catalog at the National Museum of Anthropology and History. His academic roles include fellowships at Dumbarton Oaks (Harvard) and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Research interests span design and communicative functions in non-Western art, with a focus on how public art reflects political, ritual, and cosmic ideologies. Recent work explores themes like decapitation sacrifice, urbanism, and the materiality of color in Tenochtitlán’s monuments. Awards: Fellowship at Dumbarton Oaks (Harvard) Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Humanities Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to Mesoamerican art, including studies on ballgame iconography, mobile images, and global art history pedagogy. His collaborative projects emphasize museum partnerships and digital tools for visual argumentation in humanities research.

• Aramaic Studies
• Ancient Judaism
• Historical Linguistics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

ML Folmer is an Associate Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, specializing in Religious Sources. They concurrently serve as Universitair Docent (University Lecturer) in Aramaic at Leiden University since 1998. Their research focuses on ancient languages and religious practices, particularly Aramaic dialects, Jewish communities in the Achaemenid Empire, and linguistic interactions in antiquity. Research interests include code-switching in Elephantine Aramaic, administrative language evolution, and material culture analysis of ancient Jewish diasporas. Folmer has published extensively on topics such as Persian loanwords in Aramaic texts and the sociolinguistic context of ancient curse tablets. They have organized academic events like the IOTS 10th International Meeting (2022) and delivered key lectures on topics ranging from Hebrew-Aramaic linguistic connections to official Aramaic's historical development. Notable recognition includes the 1996 Bulthuis van Oosternieland Prize for scholarly contributions. Teaching responsibilities include leading courses on Aramaic and Biblical Hebrew at VU, covering introductory to advanced levels. Their work bridges textual analysis with archaeological evidence, offering interdisciplinary insights into ancient Near Eastern societies.