Professor Dr. Alison Salvesen

Biography

Alison Salvesen is a professor specializing in the study of Early Judaism and Christianity with a long-standing interest in the translations and ancient interpretations of the Hebrew Bible. Her teaching and research profile significantly contributes to graduate-level programs, particularly coordinating the Master of Studies in Bible Interpretation at the Faculty of Oriental Studies, University of Oxford. Salvesen's research areas encompass Biblical Studies, with a focus on the Old Testament and Patristics. Among her research interests are translations of the Hebrew Bible, including the Septuagint, Peshitta, Targum, and Vulgate, along with Origen's Hexapla and Bible interpretation in antiquity. Furthermore, she has published extensively in these areas and serves as co-editor for prominent works in the field, such as the Oxford Handbook of the Septuagint. Additionally, Salvesen is actively engaged with the Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies.

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