Intrabiblical Interpretation of the Former Prophets
13 – 15 December 2019, Badín (Slovakia)
The Former Prophets (Josh – Judg – 1-2 Sam – 1-2 Kgs) have long been studied under the auspices of modern historiography. They describe events and periods of historical significance for the formation of ancient Israel in the monarchical period as well as from the exilic and the postexilic perspective. Characters like Joshua, Samuel, Elijah, Elisha, along with other prophets (i.e. Ahijah, Deborah, Huldah, Gad…), were at the
Keynote speakers:
Jeremy Corley (Maynooth, IE): The Depiction of Elijah in Ben Sira 48:1-11
Peter Dubovský, SJ (Rome, IT): Elijah’s and Elisha’s Miracles
Emanuel Tov (Jerusalem, IL): Major Israelite Figures in the Tradition of the Septuagint
Venue: St. Francis Xavier Seminary, Badín (Slovakia)
Convenors: Prof. Ing. Peter Dubovský, SJ, Th.D., Prof. ThDr. Pavol Farkaš, PhD.