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Aaron Michael Butts is a professor specializing in Semitics, particularly Ethiopic studies at the University of Hamburg, where he has served since 2022. Previously, he held the Andrew W. Mellon Chair in Early Christian Studies at the Catholic University of America. He has a broad academic background, having earned his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations. Butts' research interests encompass Ethiopic language literature, Syriac language literature, Aramaic language literature, Near Eastern Christianity, philology, and textual criticism. He is actively involved in various editorial boards and has contributed to multiple publications in Semitic studies. His recent projects include the ERC Consolidator Grant for 'BeInf – Influence: Connected Histories Ethiopic Syriac Christianity,' aimed to extend until 2027. With an extensive publication record, Butts has edited and authored several works concerning the interplay of Syriac Christianity and other Semitic languages, as well as the nuances of the Near Eastern Christian traditions. His works are positioned at the intersection of linguistic analysis and historical studies, contributing significantly to the understanding of ancient Christian texts and their cultural contexts.
University of Hamburg • Hamburg, Germany
Teaching and research in Semitics, focusing on Ethiopic and Syriac studies.
Catholic University of America • Washington, D.C., USA
Leadership in early Christian studies with a focus on contribution to Semitic languages.
Catholic University of America • Washington, D.C., USA
Engagement in teaching and research within the Department of Semitic and Egyptian Languages and Literatures.
Catholic University of America • Washington, D.C., USA
Early career engagement in teaching students Semitic and Egyptian languages.
Yale University • New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Instructing students in Semitic languages and their historical contexts.
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