Dr. Tony Keddie

Biography

Tony Keddie is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, holding the Ronald Nelson Smith Chair in Classics Christian Origins. He earned his Ph.D. in Religion with a focus on Ancient Mediterranean studies from the University of Texas at Austin. His interdisciplinary research examines the literary and material remains of Jews and Christians in the Hellenistic period and late antiquity, relating them to modern political narratives and biblical interpretation. Keddie's notable works include 'Republican Jesus: How the Right Rewrote the Gospels' and a critical examination of socioeconomic conditions in 'Class Power in Roman Palestine.' He has co-edited multiple volumes on ancient Jewish and Christian texts, fostering academic discourse on socio-economic inequality and religious practices within the ancient context. Keddie is also recognized for his engagement in archaeological research, especially in the context of Christianity's everyday experiences in late antiquity. He has received several accolades, including the Society of Biblical Literature's Regional Scholar Award and fellowships from esteemed institutions. Keddie is an active member of various academic organizations, including the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature.

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