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Steven Derfler
DR. STEVEN L. DERFLER
An international educational consultant, archaeologist, historian, researcher, teacher and writer, Dr. Derfler has been uncovering the histories of ancient civilizations for ...view moreDR. STEVEN L. DERFLER
An international educational consultant, archaeologist, historian, researcher, teacher and writer, Dr. Derfler has been uncovering the histories of ancient civilizations for over 45 years. Tracing the development of western religions from their roots in the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean countries, Dr. Derfler brings insight to current political and social events, bridging the past with the future to promote greater understanding between people from different faiths and walks of life.
Dr. Derfler has been associated with institutions both in the US and Israel; including Tel Aviv University's Institute of Archaeology, the Israeli Antiquities Authority, and The Negev Museum of Beersheva. Archaeological work in Israel has included serving as staff of Tel Sheva, Tel Arad, Tel Michal and Tel Gerishe Expeditions, and restoration at Masada. He was the American director of the Nahal Yattir and Tel Keriot excavations. International study/travel programs under his aegis include Israel/Jordan/Turkey, Egypt, Morocco, Greece, and Cuba.
In addition to two academic books on archaeology, he has authored three archaeological mystery novels- Israels Pharaoh, An Unexpected Caliph, and Columbus Last Journey
He is the director of Educational Resources, Inc and is a retired professor from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. He continues to work closely with the Lifelong Learning Program of Ringling College, the Renaissance Academy of Florida Gulf Coast University and other venues in Southwest Florida.view less