Jan Safford

Jan Safford studies the Bible in its ancient Near Eastern context. His 2026 author profile identifies him as a postdoctoral researcher at the HebrewHebrewA Northwest Semitic language in the Canaanite group, with ancient and modern forms.Glossary · Click to read the explanation University of JerusalemJerusalemJerusalem is a city of religious importance in Judaism, Christianity and IslamGlossary · Click to read the explanation, specializing in Israelites and Judeans in Assyrian and Babylonian sources. ^[1]

With Tova GanzelTova GanzelBar-Ilan Hebrew Bible scholar studying prophecy, temples and Judah in ancient Near Eastern contexts.Glossary · Click to read the explanation he examines SabbathSabbath, the weekly rest daySacred seventh day in Jewish traditions, linked by commandments to household rest, creation and liberation.Glossary · Click to read the explanation-derived names, work and commerce in fifth-century BCE documents, distinguishing growing social prominence from the institution’s initial formation. ^[2]