Curriculum Vitae:
Jeffrey R. Zorn
01/30/2012
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- Visiting
Associate Professor
- Dept. of
Near Eastern Studies
- 420 White Hall
- Cornell
University
- Ithaca,
NY 14853
E-mail: jrz3@cornell.edu
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- Education
- Dissertation
- Current Long-Term Research Project
- Honors
and Fellowships
- Research
and Teaching Grants
- Teaching
Experience
- Excavation
Experience
- Research
Experience
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Museum/Curatorial Positions
- University Service
- Presentations
- Publications
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Publications in Press/Preparation
Education
- Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley,
1993, Archaeology of Israel.
- M.A., University of California, Berkeley,
1983, Archaeology of Israel.
- B.A., University of California, Berkeley,
1980, Mesopotamian Archaeology.
Dissertation
- Tell en Nasbeh: A Re-evaluation of the
Architecture and Stratigraphy of the Early Bronze Age,
Iron Age and Later Periods. Committee: David
Stronach (Chair), Andrew Stewart, Victor Gold.
Current
Long-Term Research Project
- The Babylonian Period at Tell en-Nasbeh
and in Ancient Judah.
Honors and
Fellowships
- National Endowment for the Humanities
Fellowship, Albright Institute of Archaeological
Research, 1995-1996.
- Honorary Research Fellow, Albright
Institute of Archaeological Research, 1994.
- Samuel H. Kress Dissertation Fellowship,
Albright Institute of Archaeological Research, 1990.
- Distinguished Teaching Assistant Citation,
U.C. Berkeley, 1985.
Research
and Teaching Grants
- Irving and Gladys Stahl Endowment Fund,
U.C. Berkeley. To prepare illustrations for dissertation,
1993.
- Irving and Gladys Stahl Endowment Fund.
U.C. Berkeley. For research at Tel Dor, 1992-1993.
- Humanities Graduate Research Grant , U.C.
Berkeley. For Neutron Activation Analysis of jar handles
from Tell en-Nasbeh, 1990.
- Humanities Graduate Research Grant, U.C.
Berkeley. For duplication of photographs for dissertation
research, 1990.
- Committee on Teaching Mini-grant, U.C.
Berkeley. To prepare visual aids for the improvement of
NES 15, Introduction to the Art and Architecture of the
Ancient Near East, 1985.
- Grant to prepare a reader for NES 15,
Introduction to the Art and Architecture of the Ancient
Near East, U.C. Berkeley, 1985.
Teaching
Experience
- Cornell University, Adjunct Associate Professor
- Near Eastern Studies 163: Things the Prophets Never Told You - Archaeology and
the Religion of Ancient Israel (First Year Writing Seminar), 1999 - 2006.
- Near Eastern Studies 227: The Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Civilization,
2004.
- Near Eastern Studies 262/2662: Daily Life in the Biblical World, 2005,
2006, 2008, 2011
Near Eastern Studies 263: Introduction to Biblical History and Archaeology,
1997, 1999 - 2006
Near Eastern Studies 266/2666: Jerusalem Through the Ages, 1998, 2002, 2004,
2007, 2011
- Near Eastern Studies 275: The Religions of Ancient Israel, 2005,
2008.
Near Eastern Studies 364: Archaeological Field School at Tel Dor, Israel,
1998 - 1999.
- Binghamton University, Visiting Lecturer, Jewish
Studies 241: Biblical History, 2009, 2011.
- Ithaca College, Visiting Lecturer, Jewish Studies
23700: Archaeology of Israel, 2010.
- Binghamton, NY, Reform Synagogue Me’ah course on
Israelite Religion, 2006-2007.
- California State University at Sonoma, Visiting Lecturer, History 304: The
Ancient Near East, 1984.
- U.C. Berkeley, Teaching Assistant, Near Eastern Studies 15: Introduction to
the Art and Architecture of the Ancient Near East, 1984, 1986.
- U.C. Berkeley, Teaching Assistant, Near Eastern Studies 20: Introduction to
the History and Culture of the Ancient Near East, 1981 - 1982.
Excavation
Experience
- Cornell University Excavations at Tel Dor,
Israel: Director, 1998-1999.
- U.C. Berkeley Excavations at Tel Dor,
Israel: Assistant Director, 1988-90, 91-94; Area
Supervisor, 1986-90, 91-94, 97; Square Supervisor, 1985.
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem Yoqneam
Regional Project, Israel: Assistant Staff, 1981-1982.
- Hebrew Union College Excavations at Tel
Dan, Israel: Volunteer, 1979.
Research
Experience
- Cornell University, Visiting Scholar,
Department of Near Eastern Studies, 1996-present.
- U.C. Berkeley, Research Associate,
Department of Near Eastern Studies, 1993-1996.
- U.C. Berkeley, Research Assistant,
Professor Andrew Stewart, 1988-1992.
- U.C. Berkeley, Research Assistant,
Professor Wolfgang Heimpel, 1983.
Museum/Curatorial Positions
- Cornell University, Program in Jewish Studies,
Cuneiform Tablet Conservator, 1997-2000, 2009-2012.
- Badè Institute of Biblical Archaeology at
Pacific School of Religion, Berkeley, Coordinator,
1986-1989.
- U.C. Berkeley, Dept. of Near Eastern
Studies, Seal Curator, 1989-1990.
University Service
Cornell University, Undergraduate Adviser, 2006-2008.
Cornell University, Archaeology Program Steering Committee, 2006-2009.
Cornell University, Archaeology Program Web Manager, 2006-2009.
Cornell University, Archaeology Program Newsletter Editor, 2007-2009.
Presentations
- "Water Ya Know? Tell en-Naṣbeh's Contributions to Understanding Iron
Age Water Systems.” American Schools of Oriental Research Annual Meetings,
San Francisco, 2011.
- "The Clothes Make the Man: Re-Imagining Goliath of Gath.” Pacific
School of Religion, Berkeley, 2010.
- "Re-examining Tell en-Nasbeh: Ancient Capital of Judah.” New York State
Archaeological Association, Ithaca, 2010.
- "Reconsidering Goliath: An Iron I Philistine Maryannu.” American
Schools of Oriental Research Annual Meeting, New Orleans, 2009.
- "Benjaminite Mizpah: Revealing Judean History.” Jewish Community
Center, New York, 2009.
- "Late Bronze Age /Iron I Bronze Smithies at Tel Dor: Cultural Context
and Pyrotechnological Analyses.” American Schools of Oriental Research
Annual Meeting, Boston, 2008. With F. Berna and N. Yahalom-Mack.
- "Current Issues in Biblical Archaeology.” Temple Beth-El Sisterhood,
Ithaca, 2008.
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“מדר לדר בדר New Insights from Tel Dor, Israel, in the Context of
a Quarter Century of Excavations.” Chair. American Schools of Oriental
Research Annual Meeting, San Diego, 2007.
- “The Babylonian Exile Decoded: An Archeologist Searches
for Clues ” Jewish Center and Federation of the Twin Tiers, Elmira, 2006.
- “An Iron I Trough Installation from Tel Dor and its
Egyptian and Mediterranean Parallels.” American Schools of Oriental
Research Annual Meetings, Philadelphia, 2005.
- “The Origins of Agriculture and Urban Societies in the
Ancient Near East.” Cornell Adult University, 2005.
- “The Burials of Israel's Canaanite Kings.” American
Schools of Oriental Research Annual Meetings, San Antonio, 2004.
- “A Siamun Scarab from Tel Dor and the Chronology of the
Iron I/Iron IIa Transition.” American Schools of Oriental Research Annual
Meetings, Atlanta, 2003
- “Warfare Before the Greeks.” Emory University, Atlanta,
2001.
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- “Daily Life in Ancient Israel.” Elder Hostel seminar
program, Binghamton, 2000.
- “Iron Age Jerusalem” and “Daily Life in Ancient
Israel.” Biblical Archaeology Society seminar, Greensboro, 2000.
- “Benjamin: Jerusalem’s Rural Hinterland and Northern
Bastion.” American Schools of Oriental Research Annual Meetings, Boston,
1999.
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- "As for me, I will dwell Mizpah
...; Towards the Reconstruction of the Material
Culture of the Neo-Babylonian Period in Ancient
Judah." American Institute of Archaeology, Ithaca
Chapter, 1997.
- "Beyond the Exile: Things the
Prophets Never Told You." Tompkins-Cortland
Community College, 1997..
- "This Old Site: Issues in the
Reappraisal of Early Excavations." American Schools
of Oriental Research Annual Meetings, New Orleans, 1996.
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- "An Inner and Outer Gate Complex at
Tell en-Nasbeh." American Schools of Oriental
Research Annual Meetings, Chicago, 1994.
- "Mesopotamian-style
Bathtub Coffins from Tell en-Nasbeh."
Albright Institute of Archaeological Research, Jerusalem,
1994.
- "Tell en-Nasbeh and the Problem of
the Neo-Babylonian Period in Israel." Spring Banquet
Lecture, Archaeological Institute of America, Berkeley
Chapter, 1994.
- "The M(W)H Stamp Impressions
and the Neo-Babylonian Period." American Schools of
Oriental Research Annual Meetings, San Francisco, 1992.
- "New Light on Tell en-Nasbeh."
American Schools of Oriental Research Annual Meetings,
Anaheim, 1990.
- "LÚ.pa-ma-ha-a in EA 162:74 and the
Role of the Mhr in Egypt and the Ancient Near
East." American Research Center in Egypt Annual
Meeting, Philadelphia, 1990.
- "The Role of the Rabiu in the
Amarna Archive." Oriental Institute, University of
Chicago, 1987.
Computer Projects
- Tell en-Nasbeh Research Project Web Site, 1998-present.
- Data Base for the Tel Dor Excavations,
1991 - Present.
- Data Base for Seal Inventory, U.C.
Berkeley N.E.S. Seal Collection, 1989 - 1990.
- Data Base for Tell en-Nasbeh Research
Project, 1990 - Present.
Professional Membershipss
- American Schools of Oriental Research.
- Israel Exploration Society.
Academic Service
- American Schools of Oriental Research
Agenda Committee, 1996.
Publications
- “Reconsidering Goliath: An Iron Age I Philistine Chariot Warrior.”
Bulletin of the American Schools of Oriental Research 360 (2010):1-22.
- “The Daily Grind at Tel Dor: A Trough and Basin from an Iron Age I
Kitchen.” Eretz Israel 29 (2009):267-280.
- “Iron Age I Glass from Tel Dor, Israel.” Journal of Glass Studies 49
(2007): 256-259. With Robert H. Brill.
- “Sediments Exposed to High Temperatures: Reconstructing
Pyrotechnological Processes in Late Bronze and Iron Age Strata at Tel Dor
(Israel).”Journal of Archaeological Science 34.3 (2007): 358-373. With
Francesco Berna, Adi Behar, Ruth Shahack-Gross, John Berg, Elisabetta
Boaretto, Ayelet Gilboa, Ilan Sharon, Sariel Shalev, Sana Shilstein, Naama
Yahalom-Mack, and Steve Weiner.
- “The Burials of the Judean Kings: Sociohistorical Considerations and
Suggestions.” In “I Will Speak the Riddles of Ancient Times”;
Archaeological and Historical Studies in Honor of Amihai Mazar on the
Occasion of His Sixtieth Birthday. edited by A. M. Maier and P.
Miroschedji, 801-820. Winona Lake, IN: Eisenbrauns, 2006.
- “Mizpah” In Dictionary of the Old Testament: Historical
Books, edited by B. T. Arnold and H. G. M. Williams, 701-705. Downers
Grove, IL: InterVaristy Press, 2005.
- “Dor and Iron Age Chronology: Scarabs, Ceramic Sequence
and 14C.” Tel Aviv 31 (2004):32-59. With Ayelet Gilboa and Ilan Sharon.
- “Tell en-Nabeh and the Problem of the Material Culture
of the 6th Century.” In Judah and the Judeans in the Neo-Babylonian
Period, edited by O. Lipschits and J. Blenkinsopp, 413-447. Winona Lake,
IN: Esienbrauns, 2003.
- “Wedge- and Circle-Impressed Pottery: An Arabian
Connection.” In Studies in the Archaeology of Israel and Neighboring Lands
in Memory of Douglas. L. Esse (Studies in Ancient Oriental Civilizations
59), edited by S. R. Wolff, 689-698. Chicago: Oriental Institute, 2001.
- “Mizpah.” In Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible,
edited by D. N. Freedman, 908-909. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2000.
- “A Note on the Date of the ‘Great Wall’ of Tell en-Nabeh:
A Rejoinder.” Tel Aviv 26 (1999):146-150.
- “This Old Site: Issues in the Reappraisal of Early
Excavations.” In Archaeology’s Publication Problem: Volume 2, edited by H.
Shanks, 59-70. Washington, DC: Biblical Archaeology Society, 1999.
- “New Insights from Old Wine Presses” Palestine
Exploration Quarterly 130 (1998):154-161. With Carey Walsh.
- "The Dating of an Early Iron Age Kiln
from Tell al-Nasbah." Levant 30
(1998):199-202.
- "An Inner and Outer Gate Complex at
Tell en-Nasbeh." Bulletin of the American
Schools of Oriental Researchh 307 (1997): 53-66.
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Biblical
Archaeology Review 23.5 (1997):28-38.
- "Tel Dor, 1994-1995: Preliminary
Stratigraphic Report." Israel Exploration
Journal 47 (1997):29-56. With E. Stern, J. Berg, A.
Gilboa and I. Sharon.
- "A Legacy of Publication: William F.
Badè and Tell en-Nasbeh." Biblical Archaeology
Revieww 23.4 (1997):68-69.
- "Badè, William F." In The
Oxford Encyclopedia of the Ancient Near East, edited
by E. Meyers, vol. 1, 262. Oxford: Oxford University
Press, 1997
- "Tell en-Nasbeh." In The
Oxford Encyclopedia of the Ancient Near East, edited
by E. Meyers, vol. 4, 101-103. Oxford: Oxford University
Press, 1997.
- "The Date of A Bronze Vase from Tell
en-Nasbeh." Tel Aviv 23 (1996):209-212.
- "Three Cross-Shaped Tet
Stamp Impressions from Tell en-Nasbeh." Tel Aviv
22 (1995):98-106.
- "Scanning Pottery Profiles." Center
for the Study of Architecture Newsletter 7.4
(1995):7-9.
- "Estimating the Population Size of
Ancient Settlements: Methods, Problems, Solutions and a
Case Study." Bulletin of the American Schools of
Oriental Research 295 (1994):31-48.
- "The M(W)SH Stamp Impressions
and the Neo-Babylonian Period." Israel
Exploration Journal 44 (1994):161-183. With J.
Yellin and J. Hayes.
- "Two Rosette Stamp Impressions from
Tell en-Nasbeh." Bulletin of the American
Schools of Oriental Research 293 (1994):81-82.
- "Mesopotamian-style Ceramic
Bathtub Coffins from Tell en-Nasbeh." Tel
Aviv 20 (1993):216-224.
- "Nasbeh, Tell en-." In The
New Encyclopedia of Archaeological Excavations in the
Holy Land, edited by E. Stern, vol. 3, 1098-1102.
Jerusalem: Carta, 1993.
- Anchor Bible Dictionary, edited
by D. N. Freedman. New York: Doubleday, 1992. The
following articles on sites in the Negev and Sinai: Vol.
1: Beth-Marcaboth, 690. Vol. 2: Dimonah, 199-200;
Dophkah, 222-223; Eder, 284; Elath, 429-430; Elim, 469;
Eltolad, 484; Ezem, 722. Vol. 3: Haradah, 57; Hashmonah,
65; Hazar-Shual, 84; Hazar-Susah, 84-85; Hazor-Hadattah,
88; Hor-Haggidgad, 287; Iim, 387; Ithnan, 582; Jagur,
611; Jotbathah, 1021. Vol. 4: Kehelathah, 13;
Kerioth-Hezron, 24; Kibboth-Hattaavah, 36; Laban, 114;
Makheloth, 478; Mithkah, 877.
- "LÚ.pa-ma-a-a in EA 162:74 and the
Role of the Mhr in Egypt and Ugarit." Journal
of Near Eastern Studies 50 (1991):129-138.
- "Ascii-yahu son of Bit-el;
Computerizing an Archaeological Data Base." Journal
of the Association of Graduate Near Eastern Students
1 (1990):55-59.
- "William Frederic Badè." Biblical
Archaeologist 51 (1988):28-35.
- "The Badè Institute of Biblical
Archaeology." Biblical Archaeologist 51
(1988):36-45.
Book/Program Reviews/Brief Notes
- “Review of The City Besieged,” I. Eph‘al. Bulletin of the American
Schools of Oriental Research 362 (2011): 85-86.
- “Review of ‘Up to the Gates of Ekron’: Essays on the Archaeology and
History of the Eastern Mediterranean in Honor of Seymour Gitin,” edited by
S.W. Crawford, A. Ben-Tor, J.P. Dessel, W.G. Dever, A. Mazar and J. Aviram.
Bulletin of the American Schools of Oriental Research 358 (2010): 94-96.
- “Review of The New Encyclopedia of Archaeological Excavations in the
Holy Land, Volume 5: Supplementary Volume,” edited by Ephraim Stern.
Bulletin of the American Schools of Oriental Research 357 (2010): 101-103.
- “Archaeological Views: The Economic Down Turn Hits Biblical
Archaeology,” Biblical Archaeology Review 35.6 (2009): 34, 80.
- “Mizpah, Mizpah Wherefore Art Thou Mizpah? Tell en–Naṣbeh, Nebi Samwil
and the Identification of a Biblical Site,” BAR Web Extra August. 2008.
<http://www.bib-arch.org/bar/extra.asp?ArticleID=12&ParentArticleID=3>
- “Review of The Fall of Jerusalem,” O. Lipschits. Bulletin of the
American Schools of Oriental Research 349 (2008): 91-92.
- ”Review of Bethsaida: A City by the North Shore of the Sea of Galilee,
Volume 3,” edited by R. Arav. Bulletin of the American Schools of Oriental
Research 346 (2007): 98-100.
“Review of The City of David: Revisiting Early
Excavations: Translations of Reports by Raymond Weill and L/H.
Vincent,”edited by H. S. Shanks. Bulletin of the American Schools of
Oriental Research 342 (2006): 73-74.
“Review of Jerusalem in Bible and Archaeology: The
First Temple Period,” edited by A. G. Vaughn and A. E. Killebrew. Bulletin
of the American Schools of Oriental Research 337 (2005): 98-99.
“Review of Ḥorbat Rosh Zayit,” A. Gal and Y. Alexandre.
Bulletin of the American Schools of Oriental Research 330
(2007):93-94.
“Review of Theology, History, and Archaeology in the
Chronicler’s Account of Hezekiah,”A.G. Vaughn. Bulletin of the American
Schools of Oriental Research 325 (2002):86-88.
"Tel Dor -- 1997-1998." Hadashot Arkheologyot:
Excavations and Surveys in Israel 111 (2000): 23*-30*. With E. Stern, A. Gilboa., I. Sharon, J. Berg, R. Mack, B. Har-Even, N. Kranot, and S.
Tzivolsky.
“Review of The Israelites,” B.S.J. Isserlin.
Bulletin
of the American Schools of Oriental Research 319 (2000): 73-74.
“Review of The Israelites in History and Tradition,” N.
P. Lemche. Journal of Biblical Literature 119.3 (2000): 544-547.
“Review of From the Ancient Sites of Israel: Essays on
Archaeology, History and Theology, In Memory of Aapeli Saarisalo
(1896-1986),” edited by. T Eskola and E. Junkkaala. Bulletin of the
American Schools of Oriental Research 314 (1999): 95-96.
"Indiana Zorn and the Web Site of
Tell en-Nasbeh." Near Eastern Archaeology 61 (1998): 257.
"Review of Published Pottery of
Palestine, L.G. Herr, with W.C. Trenchard. Bulletin
of the American Schools of Oriental Reseaech, 307
(1997):91-92.
"Review of The City in Ancient
Israel," V. Fritz. Biblical Archaeologist,
60 (1997): 253-254.
"Tell en-Nasbeh: The Ceramic Dating
of Strata 1 to 5." American Schools of Oriental
Research Newsletter 46.3 (1996):12-13
"Tell en-Nasbeh: Ceramic Dating of
Strata 1 through 5." In "W. F. Albright
Institute of Archaeological Research, Jerusalem: Project
Descriptions of Albright Appointees 1995-1996," pp.
81-82, edited by Seymour Gitin. Bulletin of the
American Schools of Oriental Research 303
(1996):79-93.
"Review of Timnah," G.
Kelm and A. Mazar. Biblical Archaeologist 59
(1996): 246.
"Flowcharting the Harris
Matrix." Center for the Sutdy of Architecture
Newsletter 8.4 (1996):11
"Review of The Architecture of
Ancient Israel," edited by A. Kempinski and R.
Reich. Biblical Archaeologist 57 (1994):176-177.
Publications in Press/Preparation
“Babylonian Period in the Levant,” In The Oxford Handbook of the
Archaeology of the Levant (ca. 8000 - 332 BCE) edited by M. L. Steiner
and A. E. Killebrew. Submitted for publication.
Excavations at Dor, Final Report, Volume II. With I. Sharon, A.
Gilboa, and E. Stern. Submitted for publication.
“Demography of Biblical Lands,” In Encyclopedia of the Bible and Its
Reception edited by H.-J. Klauck, et al. Submitted for publication.
Editorial Experience
- U.C. Berkeley Tel Dor Volunteer Manual,
1987-94, 98.
- Tel Dor Field Manual, 1989-98.
- Journal of the Association of Graduate
Near Eastern Students, 1990.
References
- Professor Kim Haines-Eitzen, Department of Near Eastern Studies,
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850
Tel. 607-255-2519
- Professor David Owen, Dept. of Near Eastern Studies,
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850
Tel. (607) 255-7452
- Professor David Stronach, Dept. of Near
Eastern Studies, U.C. Berkeley, CA 94720. Tel. (510)
525-6813.
- Professor Andrew Stewart, Dept. of History
of Art, U.C. Berkeley CA 94720. Tel (510) 642-4524.