Tammi J. Schneider will be delivering this Wonder of Scripture lecture. She is a professor of religion at Claremont Graduate University whose research combines archaeology, Assyriology, and biblical studies to illuminate the ancient Near East. Schneider teaches courses on ancient Near Eastern history, literature, archaeology, religion, and women in the Hebrew Bible. The Wonder of Scripture series, sponsored by the BYU Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship, invites thoughtful speakers from diverse disciplines to reflect on how sacred texts inspire wonder, deepen understanding, and shape lives. Each lecture offers a unique perspective on engaging scripture with curiosity, reverence, and intellectual depth.