Michael Langlois

The latest edition of the Introduction to the Old Testament features a new section on the Eastern Churches’ Old Testament, with a general introduction followed by individual presentations of the main books included in the oriental canons.

I was asked to write this section, in which I proposed to include the following books: 3–4 Maccabees, 3–4 Esdras, Jubilees, Enoch, and the Testament of the Twelve Patriarchs.

Here is a list of my contributions in PDF format:

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I’ve had the pleasure to be second reader of a Master’s thesis in Ancient Near Eastern Philology and History entitled “An Old Testament Christology? Edition and Translation of an Anonymous Ethiopic Homily (BnF Abb 29 f° 1v-6r, BnF Éth 116 f° 7r-14v),” defended today by Mr Sergey Kim, student at the ELCOA, department of Christian Orient.

I will teach a course of Initiation to Biblical Aramaic at the Academy of Ancient Languages on July 14-24, 2009. Classes will takes place Monday through Friday from 5 PM to 7 PM at Digne-les-Bains (Alpes de Haute Provence), thus allowing students to enjoy a sunny summer while learning a new language! 

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On February 13, 2009, I obtained the qualification as Master of Conferences in Oriental Languages and Literatures (French National Council of Universities Section 15). This qualification, which adds to the one I obtained in Protestant Theology, allows me to teach (notably) Ancient Semitic Languages and Literatures.

The Board of the French Asiatic Society proposed my nomination as a member of the of Asiatic Society. I am honored by this distinction, which I accept with great joy!

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