Week 1
The Early Biblical Interpretation seminar series runs most academic years and 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. This Michaelmas Term the Early Biblical Interpretation Seminar will take place in Weeks 4, 5, and 8. Please see the schedule below for their times and locations.
The Bodleian’s incredible collection of Hebrew, Aramaic, Latin, and Greek manuscripts are an integral part of this seminar and we regularly organise group visits to the Weston Library.
Convener: Prof Hindy Najman (Oriel)
Consult at the Oriel College porter’s lodge for the 4-digit passcode to enter the Harris Seminar Room.
Manuscripts of the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament
Hindy Najman (Oriel) and Peter Toth (Bodleian Library)
10:00-12:00
Weston Library
Further details to be circulated via email closer to event
Tuesday, November 12
Biblical Hermeneutics and Philosophical Poetics
Friedhelm Hartenstein (LMU) and Hindy Najman (Oriel)
11:30-13:00, Harris Seminar Room, Oriel College
Thursday, December 5
Methods for Tracking Hebrew through Time: Historical Linguistics, Periodization, the Nature of Language, and Dating Ancient Texts
John Screnock (Wycliffe)
10:00-12:00, Harris Seminar Room, Oriel College