Carolann Elliott
Shawna Dolansky
Shawna Dolansky is Associate Professor of Religion and Humanities in the College of the Humanities at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. She is the author of two books and numerous articles on the Bible and ancient Near Eastern religions. Her current research focuses on gender and sexuality in the Hebrew Bible and the ancient Near East.
Gender and the Hebrew Bible
Understanding how biblical authors thought about gender categories helps us to understand the societies from which biblical texts emerged and the influence of ancient gender constructions throughout history.
Gender and the Hebrew Bible (Spanish)
Understanding how biblical authors thought about gender categories helps us to understand the societies from which biblical texts emerged and the influence of ancient gender constructions throughout history.
The Shema
The Shema prayer of Deut 6:4 is often understood as an early affirmation of monotheistic beliefs.
Gilgamesh and the Bible
The Bible and the Epic of Gilgamesh share many points of contact, with common themes, motifs, messages, and imagery.