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Theologisches Seminar

Portrait Zhaoyu Yan

Zhaoyu Yan

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Curriculum Vitae

since 2024 Ph. D in Theology, Faculty of Theology and the Study of Religion, University of Zurich, Switzerland
Dissertation: “The Pharaoh in Exodus: A Mirror of Ancient Imperialism(s) in the Hebrew Bible”, Supervisor: Prof. Konrad Schmid (Zurich), Co-supervisor: Prof. Jan Christian Gertz (Heidelberg)
2021-2023

M. A. in Bible and Ancient Near East, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel (summa cum laude)

Seminar Papers (in place of Master Thesis):
(1)    “What is the ‘Order’ of Melchizedek? Melchizedek in The Epistle to Hebrews vis-à-vis its Second Tempe Judaism Contexts” (Instructor: Prof. Seger Ruzor)
(2)    “In Search of Israel’s Meaning: Reading Isaiah 1:1-2:5 in a Teleological Perspective” (Instructor: Prof. Baruch J. Schwartz)
2013-2017 B. A. in Classical Studies, Renmin University of China, Beijing

Research Focus

  • Pentateuch (Exodus, Deuteronomy)
  • Political Theologies in the Hebrew Bible
  • Biblical Texts in light of Ancient Near Eastern Literature and Religious History
  • Comparative Religions (Judeo-Christian – Ancient Eurasian – East Asian)

Languages

  • Mandarin (native)
  • English (high proficiency)
  • German (B2)
  • Modern Hebrew (Bet)
  • Classical Chinese, Biblical Hebrew, Akkadian (good working knowledge)
  • Aramaic, Sumerian, Ugaritic, Greek, Latin (working knowledge)
  • Hittite, Luwian, Classical Syriac, Phoenician (beginner’s)