Ḥesed in the Hebrew Bible

Posted on 13 September 201113 October 2016 by Michael Langlois

The Hebrew word ḥesed (חֶ֫סֶד) has a profound meaning which modern versions of the Bible can’t grasp. Various translations are used, such as mercy, faithfulness, kindness, favor, loyalty... Read More

About “Holy Bits”

Posted on 12 September 2011 by Michael Langlois

I’ve just published a short review of Thomas Naef’s Holy Bits. A Guide for Using Computers in Biblical Scholarship (Piscataway, Gorgias Press, 2009). You will find below in PDF format, or ... Read More

Biblical Hebrew 2011-2012

Posted on 7 September 20117 September 2011 by Michael Langlois

Want to read the Hebrew Bible in the original version? Don’t hesitate! You’re welcome every Thursday 8:00 AM-10:00 AM, beginning September 15! 😉... Read More

Jesus in history

Posted on 6 September 201121 November 2020 by Michael Langlois

Short answer is: yes, of course, there are epigraphical documents mentioning some (but not all) biblical events or characters. For instance, several Israelite kings are mentioned on Neo-Assyrian chron... Read More

ASOR 2011 in San Francisco

Posted on 5 September 2011 by Michael Langlois

I will be attending the ASOR annual meeting in San Francisco on November 16-19, 2011. This meeting gathers hundreds of Ancient Near Eastern scholars and archaeologists. The ASOR (American Schools of O... Read More

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