Prof. Jon D. Levenson

Harvard University

Prof. Jon D. Levenson is the Albert A. List Professor of Jewish Studies at Harvard University, where he earned a master’s and doctoral degrees in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations. He is the author of Inheriting Abraham: The Legacy of the Patriarch in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (Princeton University Press) and Resurrection and the Restoration of Israel: The Ultimate Triumph of the God of Life (Yale University Press).

Last Updated: November 10, 2026

Books by the Author

Sinai and Zion

The Death and Resurrection of the Beloved Son: The Transformation of Child Sacrifice in Judaism and Christianity

The Love of God: Divine Gift, Human Gratitude, and Mutual Faithfulness in Judaism

Inheriting Abraham: The Legacy of the Patriarch in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Creation and the Persistence of Evil

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Historical-Critical Scholarship Alone Does Not Constitute “Torah”

The Shema and the Commandment to Love God in Its Ancient Contexts

Reading Deuteronomy in light of ancient Near Eastern treaties, we learn that the commandment to love God entails both action and affection. We further learn about the nature of God’s love for Israel, described also in the prophets and in the rabbinic reading of Song of Songs.

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