Amy-Jill Levine
Amy-Jill Levine is a prominent Jewish scholar of New Testament studies at Vanderbilt University.
She has authored numerous books exploring the Jewish context of Jesus and early Christianity, including "The Misunderstood Jew" and "Short Stories by Jesus." Levine's work bridges Jewish and Christian perspectives, challenging traditional interpretations and promoting interfaith understanding.
She has received multiple grants and honorary degrees for her contributions to biblical scholarship.
As the first Jew to teach New Testament at Rome's Pontifical Biblical Institute, Levine has made significant strides in fostering dialogue between Jewish and Christian communities through her academic work and public engagements.
