Krista Dalton
Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Kenyon College and an editor-in-chief at Ancient Jew Review. Author of How Rabbis Became Experts: Social Circles and Donor Networks in Jewish Late Antiquity.
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May 28, 2025 • 55min
Krista N. Dalton, "How Rabbis Became Experts: Social Circles and Donor Networks in Jewish Late Antiquity" (Princeton UP, 2025)
Krista N. Dalton, an Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Kenyon College, explores how early rabbis emerged as experts in Jewish Late Antiquity. She discusses the significant role of social relationships and donor networks that shaped rabbinic authority beyond mere scholarship. Dalton reveals how everyday interactions, like dinner parties, bolstered their status and expertise. She also humorously examines the complex hospitality practices that intertwined financial support with rabbinic integrity, shedding light on the enduring dynamics of trust and recognition.
May 28, 2025 • 55min
Krista N. Dalton, "How Rabbis Became Experts: Social Circles and Donor Networks in Jewish Late Antiquity" (Princeton UP, 2025)
Krista Dalton, an Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Kenyon College and editor at Ancient Jew Review, dives into the fascinating world of early rabbis in Roman Palestine. She discusses how these figures became community experts through social interactions and mutual exchanges, such as dinner parties and donations. Dalton reveals the intricate relationships that fostered their authority and credibility, paralleling rabbinic scholarship with modern scientific trust. Her insights highlight the timeless dynamics of expertise and the importance of community validation.
