Brian Doak
Brian DoakAssistant Professor of Biblical Studies
Telephone: 503-554-2655
E-mail: bdoak@georgefox.edu
Classes Brian is Currently Teaching
Specialities: Old Testament / Hebrew Bible; Semitic languages (biblical Hebrew; Akkadian; Ugaritic); archaeology; iconography in the ancient Near East; comparative religion in the ancient world
Education: Ph.D. Harvard University (Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations); M.A. Missouri State University (Religious Studies); B.A. Evangel University (Biblical Studies; English Literature)
Having just moved from the Boston area to Oregon with my wife and daughter in August of 2011, I am excited to begin teaching at George Fox University! I previously taught at Missouri State University, Evangel University, and Harvard University, focusing on the Old Testament / Hebrew Bible, Hebrew language, the book of Genesis, and the fate of the Bible as a sacred text in the post-Enlightenment world. I was an editorial assistant for Harvard Theological Review for several years, and my wife and I have served in leadership and pastoral roles in various congregations in Wisconsin, Missouri, and Massachusetts.
In the classroom, I enjoy the challenge of provoking students of all backgrounds toward a closer consideration of the Bible in its historical and religious contexts (both ancient and modern). My first goal is to be a supportive, honest, and faithful teacher, and I'm excited to continue learning how to be a helpful dialogue partner with students.
The foci of my scholarly work during the past several years have been in areas such as the historical and theological interpretation of biblical texts, comparative ancient religions, and the archaeology and iconography of the ancient Near East. My dissertation—which is under contract for publication as a book with the Ilex Foundation / Center for Hellenic Studies / Harvard University Press—is a study of the nature and appearance of giants in the Hebrew Bible as symbols of chaos and historical change.
For other publications and academic information, see my Academia.edu profile at: http://harvard.academia.edu/BrianDoak/About
On a silly side note, see my Honorable Mention Valentine's Day poem on the Eisenbraun's website:
https://www.eisenbrauns.com/ECOM/_3AI11T7AR.HTML
In my "spare time," I try to be an avid reader of modern American poetry and a diversity of novels, and I also enjoy taking walks with my wife and daughter, drinking coffee, and using my iPhone.
-Brian Doak
Professor of Biblical Studies
George Fox University
414 N. Meridian
Newberg, OR 97132
503-554-2655