Rabbi Asher Finkel, Ph.D.
Professor
Jewish-Christian Studies
Rabbi Finkel combines academic and rabbinic study of early Christianity and the Hebrew Bible.
Profile
Assistant Professor at Tuebingen University (Germany) 1962-1966; Associate Professor New York University 1966-1973; Full Professor at Seton Hall University since 1974- joined to initiate the Masters Program of the Department of Jewish-Christian Studies, developed the unique curriculum in response to Vatican II, taught and published in this area of study, as well as guiding graduate students (Sr. Rose Thering was our graduate who became a true bridge between Christians and Jews). Interests: Bible, Masorah, Teachings of Jesus, Rabbinic teachings, Hebrew syntax, Dead Sea Scrolls, Gospel, Talmud (Jewish Law), Prayer and Homily, Mysticism and early Islam.
Education
- Ph.D., Tuebeingen University
- Ordination, Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, Yeshiva University
- B.A., M.A., Yeshiva University
Publications and Academic Distinctions
Lindbock Foundation for excellence in teaching at New York University, 1968.
Award and Recognition by Maryknoll School of Theology for Biblical teaching in their Masters program, 1964-1986
Torah Award for Excellence in teaching by Community Center of 6th Street Synagogue, NYC, 1998.
Recognition of dynamical lecture presentation at Young Israel of Loch Sheldrake by Harry Walker Lecture Agency of NYC, 1999
Shalom Award by Institute of Judaeo-Christian Studies, Seton Hall University, 2002.
Public acclaim for Torah Scholarship by President Schreiber of Yeshrun Central Synagogue, Adult Education Program in Jerusalem 2002-2009.
