Jacob Neusner
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Summary
Jacob Neusner was born on July 28, 1932[1], in Hartford[2]. He died on October 8, 2016[3], in Rhinebeck[4]. He worked as a historian[5], theologian[6], rabbi[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (398 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Occupation: Judaic scholar[12], Hebraist[13], translator[14], religious studies scholar[15]
- Field of work: Judaism[16], Jewish studies[17], study of the Hebrew language[18], translation[19], translations from Hebrew[20], translation from Aramaic[21], translation into English[22]
- Employer: University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee[23], Brandeis University[24], University of South Florida[25]
- Educated at: Lincoln College[26], Harvard University[27], Columbia University[28], Hall High School[29], Jewish Theological Seminary of America[30]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[31]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Given name: Jacob[34]
- Official website: http://www.jacobneusner.com/[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36], Hebrew[37], Aramaic[38], Imperial Aramaic[39]
Why It Matters
Jacob Neusner has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Jacob Neusner born?
Jacob Neusner's place of birth was Hartford[2].
Where did Jacob Neusner die?
Jacob Neusner died in Rhinebeck[4].
What did Jacob Neusner do for work?
Jacob Neusner worked as a historian[5], theologian[6], rabbi[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9].
Where did Jacob Neusner go to school?
Jacob Neusner was educated at Lincoln College[26], Harvard University[27], Columbia University[28], and Hall High School[29].
What awards did Jacob Neusner receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[31].