Dr. Jeffrey H. Tigay
Dr. Jeffrey H. Tigay is a prominent scholar in the field of biblical studies and the A.M. Ellis Professor of Hebrew and Semitic Languages and Literatures at the University of Pennsylvania. His academic focus includes the Bible, biblical and ancient Near Eastern law, and the history of Jewish interpretation of the Bible. Dr. Tigay has contributed significantly to the understanding of the development of the Pentateuch and the interrelationship between law and narrative in the Bible.
Dr. Tigay received his Ph.D. from Yale University and has been a member of the University of Pennsylvania faculty since 1971. Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards and fellowships, including a Guggenheim Fellowship and grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities. His scholarly work is widely respected and has influenced many in the fields of Jewish studies and biblical exegesis.
Among his many publications, 'The JPS Torah Commentary: Deuteronomy' is particularly notable. In this work, Dr. Tigay combines traditional Jewish exegesis with modern biblical scholarship to provide a comprehensive and insightful commentary on the Book of Deuteronomy. His approach is both academic and accessible, making it a valuable resource for scholars, clergy, and laypersons interested in a deeper understanding of the text.