His main research interests centre around the Qumran Dead Sea Scrolls and their academic and popular impact, Hebrew Bible/Old Testament narratives in their ancient Near Eastern context, ancient Israelite religion, and the Bible in popular culture.

• The Qumran Dead Sea Scrolls and their academic and popular impact;
• Hebrew Bible/Old Testament narratives in their ancient Near Eastern context;
• Demonology in the ancient world and its later reception;
• The formation and development of ancient Israelite religion;
• Jewish writings of the Second Temple period;
• The Bible in popular culture (biblical reception in art, literature, music, and film).