Susannah Heschel
Susannah Heschel is a prominent Jewish scholar and the Eli Black Professor of Jewish Studies at Dartmouth College. She specializes in Jewish-Christian relations in Germany during the 19th and 20th centuries, the history of biblical scholarship, and the history of anti-Semitism. Her work often explores the complex dynamics of religious identity and interfaith interactions.
Heschel's writings include 'The Aryan Jesus: Christian Theologians and the Bible in Nazi Germany', which examines the ways in which Christian theologians in Nazi Germany contributed to anti-Semitism by attempting to de-Judaize Jesus. This book and her other works highlight her focus on understanding how religious identities can be constructed and used for both inclusive and exclusive purposes.
As the daughter of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, a prominent Jewish thinker and social activist, Susannah Heschel has continued her father's legacy of addressing critical social and ethical issues from a deeply informed Jewish perspective. Her scholarly work and public speaking often address themes of justice, peace, and interreligious dialogue, making her a respected figure in both academic and religious communities.