Harold Louis Ginsberg

Harold Louis Ginsberg (December 6, 1903 – 1990), famous as H. L. Ginsberg, was a professor of biblical literature at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in New York City in the 20th century.

Biography Ginsberg was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He received his Ph.D. from the University of London in 1930, became a professor at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America (JTS), and served as the Sabato Morais Professor of Biblical History and Literature since 1941.

Member in professional organizations

Ginsberg was a member of a number of professional organizations, including:

Society of Biblical Literature American Academy for Jewish Research American Friends of the Israel Exploration Society Academy of the Hebrew Language, honorary member

Selected works "The North-Canaanite myth of Anath and Aqhat", Bulletin of the American Schools of Oriental Research 97 (February 1945:3-10). Five Megilloth and Jonah: A New Translation Studies in Koheleth The Five Megilloth and Jonah : a new translation The supernatural in the prophets : with special reference to Isaiah Studies in Daniel (Texts and studies of JTS; vol. 14) The Prophets (Nevi'im) A new trans. of the Holy Scriptures Many Bible articles in the Encyclopedia Judaica