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.
Trinity Term 2024
Philo as Reader
Graduate seminar associated with the Early Biblical Interpretation Seminar, the Oriel Centre for the Study of the Bible, and the Faculty of Classics
Weeks 3-7, Convened by Prof Hindy Najman (Oriel) and Prof Tobias Reinhardt (Corpus Christi)
Week 3, 8 May, Wednesday, 10am-12pm, Harris Seminar Room
De Opificio Mundi 45-61
Week 4, 15 May, Wednesday, 10am-12pm, Harris Lecture Theatre
De Decalogo 1-20
Week 5, 22 May, Wednesday, 10am-12pm, Harris Seminar Room
De Vita Mosis 2.1-44
Week 6. 29 May, Wednesday, 10am-12pm, Harris Seminar Room
De Vita Contemplativa 75-89
Week 7, 5 June, Wednesday, 10am-12pm, Harris Seminar Room
De Specialibus Legibus 3.1-16
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 and the Harris Lecture Theatre.
For programme updates please see the website: https://www.centreforbible.oriel.ox.ac.uk/events/early-biblical-interpretation-seminar/