Regius Professor of Hebrew (Oxford)

The Regius Professor of Hebrew is one of the oldest and most prestigious chairs at the University of Oxford. It is a Regius Professorship, a royal professorship created by the British monarch. The chair was established by Henry VIII in 1546 as one of the five original Regius Professorships at Oxford.

The professorship is attached to a fellowship at Christ Church, Oxford. The duties of the Regius Professor of Hebrew include teaching and research in the field of Hebrew language and literature, including its historical and cultural contexts. The professor is expected to contribute significantly to the academic community through publications and participation in scholarly activities.

The holder of the Regius Professorship of Hebrew is a prominent figure in the field of Hebrew studies and plays a significant role in shaping the direction of research and teaching in the discipline at Oxford. Throughout its long history, the chair has been held by distinguished scholars who have made important contributions to the understanding of the Hebrew language, the Hebrew Bible, and related subjects.