Ronald Hendel

About the Author

Ronald Hendel is a distinguished biblical scholar and professor of ancient Hebrew literature at the University of California, Berkeley, where he has taught for over three decades. Renowned for his expertise in textual criticism, linguistics, and the historical development of the Hebrew Bible, Hendel has made significant contributions to understanding the antiquity and transmission of sacred texts. His work bridges philology, archaeology, and theology, offering fresh insights into the evolution of biblical manuscripts and their cultural contexts. As editor of the Hebrew Bible for the Oxford Bible Commentary and a key figure in the Dead Sea Scrolls projects, Hendel continues to influence contemporary scholarship on ancient Near Eastern religions. In his acclaimed book, How Old Is the Hebrew Bible?: A Linguistic, Textual, and Historical Study (The Anchor Yale Bible Reference Library), he rigorously examines the age of biblical writings through innovative methodologies, challenging traditional chronologies and enriching our comprehension of scriptural origins.