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January 04, 2007
A Convocation on Job
If you are going to be in the Southern California area on Monday, March 19 of this year and are interested in the book of Job, you'll want to attend A Convocation on Job at The School of Theology at Claremont. The discussion will focus on Loren Fisher's provocative views on the biblical book of Job. I've already hinted at some of those views in an earlier post and will have more to say later.
Here is the schedule and a few comments on the work of principal participants in this Convocation on Job.
9:00-9:15 Greetings and Introductions.
9:15-10:45 Loren Fisher's presentation of his work on Job
with Ziony Zevit as first respondent
10:45-10-11 Coffee break
11:00-12:30 George Pixley presentation and discussion
12:30-1:30 Lunch Break
1:30-3:00 Jack Wilcox presentation and discussion
3:00-3:15 Coffee break
3:15-4:45 Jim Sanders presentation and discussion
4:45-5:15 Loren's response and conclusions
Loren Fisher: A student of Cyrus H. Gordon, Loren works with Hebrew, Akkadian, Ugaritic and Egyptian texts. After leaving his positions as Professor of Hebrew Bible at The School of Theology at Claremont and Professor of Semitic Languages and Literature at the Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, he continued his creative work writing both fiction and nonfiction. Much of this work has focused on the book of Job. His translation of Job 3-26 called Rebel Job, and his earlier book, Who Hears the Cries of the Innocent?, illustrate much of his scholarly work on Job. But every bit as important in understanding Loren's position are his novels of which I think The Minority Report; Silenced by Religion is perhaps most helpful.
Ziony Zevit, Distinguished Professor in Bible and Northwest Semitic Languages, University of Judaism. His most recent book is The Religions of Ancient Israel: A Synthesis of Parallactic Approaches. Zevit is also author of chapters on 1 and 2 Kings in The Jewish Study Bible.
George V. Pixley, Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Evangelical Seminary of Puerto Rico. He is the author of several books and articles many of which deal with the Bible and liberation theology, perhaps most important for this meeting, is his commentary on Job, El libro de Job: Comentario Bíblico Latinoamericano, (San José: S.B.L., 1982)
John (Jack) T. Wilcox, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, Binghamton University, State University of New York. He is author of The Bitterness of Job: A Philosophical Reading.
James A. Sanders, Professor Emeritus, Biblical Studies, School of Theology at Claremont and founder of the Ancient Biblical Manuscript Center for Research and Preservation. Among his more recent works is The Canon Debate.
I have it on good authority that John Cobb Jr. will also be at the convocation as well as others that I will tell you about later.
In part because of Loren's studied take on Job and in part because of the varied views and backgrounds of the others participants, this promises to be an extremely exciting day.
A Convocation on Job will be held at The School of Theology at Claremont. The Center for Process Studies is the sponsoring institution.
Full disclosure: Loren Fisher was my teacher in graduate school and is now a valued friend.
Update: January 5, 2007
Added George Pixley to the schedule and profile.
Posted by DuaneSmith at January 4, 2007 09:30 PM | Read more on Hebrew Bible |
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Duane, do you know if this event is open to the public, if registration is required, etc.?
Posted by: Christopher Heard at January 4, 2007 11:34 PM
Please go and blog it.
Posted by: Jim at January 5, 2007 07:05 AM
Chris,
Yes, it is open to the public and as far as I know, no registration is required. I think the event will be free. Participants will be on there own for lunch but coffee etc will be available. Let me know if you or someone you know plans to come.
Jim,
I will.
Duane
Posted by: Duane at January 5, 2007 07:24 AM
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