Mark Leuchter is a Professor of Hebrew Bible and Ancient Judaism and serves as Director of Jewish Studies at Temple University. His work includes the study of mythology in ancient Israel and Second Temple Judaism, the phenomenon of prophecy in the ancient near east, the formation of the Hebrew Bible, and the history of the Israelite priesthood. He has also written and lectured on anti-Semitism and the Bible in contemporary American politics and society. Mark has previously served as coordinator of Biblical Studies at University of Sydney (Australia) and Visiting Professor of Hebrew Bible at University of Pennsylvania. His favorite band is Rush.