The world of biblical scholarship is abuzz this week with the new finds in the Judean Desert. I thought I’d draw attention to these, not only because it’s always important when new biblical manuscripts come to light, but also because these finds connect directly with Septuagint scholarship. (more…)
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HTLS Volume 1: An Interview with Eberhard Bons
Not long ago, I posted something about the long-awaited arrival of volume one in the Historical and Theological Lexicon of the Septuagint (here). It is a major achievement that will make a serious contribution to the biblical studies academy. But it is only the first installment of many!
I mentioned in that post that I was looking forward to hearing from Bons about his labors to bring this project to fruition. I’m grateful for his willingness to tell us more about it here. (more…)
Volume 1 of the HTLS Now in Print
Wonderful news for biblical scholars everywhere: The first volume of the Historical and Theological Lexicon of the Septuagint (HTLS) is now available from Mohr Siebeck! Check out the picture of this beauty, sitting on the kitchen table of the editor, Eberhard Bons.
What is the HTLS, you ask? Excellent question. (more…)
Septuaginta &c. 