The Early Biblical Interpretation Seminar series runs throughout the academic year. It is focused on the study of texts and considers the vitality of biblical texts, traditions and themes across the ancient world. In this seminar, one might hear research on the theme of wisdom in Greek tragedy, prayer in the Dead Sea Scrolls, biblical and classical commentaries or rabbinic reading strategies. The Bodleian’s incredible collection of Hebrew, Aramaic, Latin and Greek manuscripts are an integral part of this seminar, and it regularly organises group visits to the Weston Library.
Michaelmas Term 2024
Weeks 4, 5, and 8, Convened by Prof Hindy Najman (Oriel)
Week 4 (Thursday, November 7)
Weston Library, 10:00-12:00
Manuscripts of the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament
Hindy Najman (Oriel) and Peter Toth (Bodleian Library)
Further details to be circulated via email closer to event
Week 5 (Tuesday, November 12)
Harris Seminar Room, Oriel College, 11:30-13:00
Friedhelm Hartenstein (LMU) and Hindy Najman (Oriel)
Biblical Hermeneutics and Philosophical Poetics
Week 8 (Thursday, December 5)
Harris Seminar Room, Oriel College, 10:00-12:00,
John Screnock (Wycliffe)
Methods for Tracking Hebrew through Time: Historical Linguistics, Periodization, the Nature of Language, and Dating Ancient Texts
For enquiries, please write to ocsb@oriel.ox.ac.uk
Consult at the Oriel College porter’s lodge for the 4-digit passcode to enter the Harris Seminar Room.
For programme updates please see the website: https://www.centreforbible.oriel.ox.ac.uk/events/early-biblical-interpretation-seminar/