IOSCS

The International Organization for
Septuagint and Cognate Studies



IOSCS
Announcements
Membership
Bulletin
SCS
Critical Editions
Projects
Conferences
Annual Prize
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IOSCS

The International Organization for Septuagint and Cognate Studies (IOSCS) is a nonprofit, learned society formed to promote international research in and study of the Septuagint and related texts. By the term Septuagint is meant the ancient translations of the Hebrew Scriptures into Greek, including both the translation of the Pentateuch and that of the other books of the "Alexandrian Canon." By the term cognate studies is meant the study of the ancient translations made from the Septuagint ("daughter versions") and the so-called apocryphal and pseudepigraphical literature circulating around the turn of the era.

News and Announcements

Proposed Change in Bylaws

The IOSCS executive committee recommends a change in the existing bylaws. The proposed amendment will be presented as a motion to the general membership at the business meeting to be held in New Orleans this November. For details, see the announcement of proposed bylaws change.

International Congress in Helsinki

The next International Congress of the IOSCS is set to meet in Helsinki on 29–31 July 2010. The call for papers for this congress is now available. Other upcoming conferences are listed below.

Septuagint Translations Available

The New English Translation of the Septuagint is now available from Oxford University Press.

Septuaginta Deutsch: Das griechische Alte Testament in deutscher Übersetzung (edited by Wolfgand Kraus and Martin Karrer) is now available from the Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft.

A new Spanish translation of the LXX Pentateuch will soon see publication.

Logos Digitizing Göttingen Septuagint

Logos Bible Software has recently begun the work of digitizing the 24 printed volumes of the Göttingen Septuagint. Pre-publication information is available from Logos.

Membership

Individuals and institutions with an interest in the Septuagint and related materials are welcome as members in the IOSCS. For more information about membership, please follow this link.

Bulletin

The IOSCS publishes the Bulletin of the International Organization for Septuagint and Cognate Studies (BIOSCS) annually. Articles submitted to BIOSCS are double-blind peer-reviewed by multiple scholars. To safeguard the integrity of the peer-review process, the names of reviewers are not published or made known. The current Editor (designate) is R. Glenn Wooden, Acadia Divinity College, Nova Scotia, Canada.

All current members and subscribers receive the Bulletin. Follow this link to become a subscriber or to renew your subscription.

Septuagint and Cognate Studies (SCS) Monograph Series

Under the auspices of the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL), the IOSCS publishes a monograph series, refereed by its Editor (a member of the Executive Committee) in consultation with other scholars at the Editor's invitation. To safeguard the integrity of the peer-review process, the names of reviewers are not published. Current Editor: Melvin K. H. Peters, Duke University.

Critical Editions of Septuagint or Old Greek Texts

In response to questions about the best available critical editions of the Septuagint or Old Greek for use in scholarly discussion and development, including electronically based research, the Executive Committee of the IOSCS offers recommendations.

Projects of the IOSCS

The following projects are conducted under the auspices of the IOSCS.

International Septuagint Congresses and Conferences

International Congress of the IOSCS

The next International Congress of the IOSCS is scheduled to meet in Helsinki on 29–31 July 2010. The call for papers for this congress is now available.

Texts beyond Borders: Multilingualism and Textual Scholarship

The Sixth International Conference of the European Society for Textual Scholarship will be held in Brussels in November 2009. The topic, "Multilingualism and Textual Scholarship", will interest Septuagint scholars. Proposals are due 31 May. The call for papers is available (in PDF format, 32.4 kb).

Recent Conferences

  • "The Old Greek of Isaiah", Leiden University, April 10-11, 2008, program (PDF format, 32.4 kb)
  • "Septuagint Translation(s): Retrospect and Prospect", The Septuagint Institute of Trinity Western University, September 18-20, 2008, call for papers
  • "The Greek Bible in Byzantine Judaism", Cambridge University's Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, July 9-11, 2007, project website

Prize for Outstanding Paper

The International Organization for Septuagint and Cognate Studies (IOSCS) is offering an annual prize of $350 to be awarded to an outstanding paper in the field of Septuagint studies. More information is available.

IOSCS Links

Useful Resources on the Internet




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