Amy-Jill Levine is University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies, Mary Jane Werthan Professor of Jewish Studies, and Professor of New Testament Studies at Vanderbilt Divinity School and College of Arts and Science. She is the co-author of the popular children's book Who Counts? 100 Sheep, 10 Coins, and 2 Sons, and author of numerous acclaimed books, including Short Stories by Jesus and The Misunderstood Jew.