William Scott Green

William Scott Green is a scholar of religion and Judaic studies, known for his work on the academic study of religion and on Jewish liturgical and ritual studies. He has served in various academic positions, including as Dean of the College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Rochester, and as a professor at the University of Rochester and the University of Miami. Green's research interests include the critical study of religion, Jewish religious thought and behavior, and the academic profession of religious studies. He has contributed significantly to understanding the role of religion in public life and the methodological issues in the study of religion. His work often explores the intersection of religion with other aspects of social and cultural life, making significant contributions to both Jewish studies and the broader field of religious studies.

Books

Writing With Scripture: The Authority and Uses of the Hebrew Bible in the Torah of Formative Judaism