1. Discovering
Doing research is fending off the boundaries of knowledge. Venturing into uncharted territory. Jubilating when making an unexpected discovery. To carry out my research projects, I am at the same time historian, historian of religions, epigraphist, linguist, philologist, exegete and Bible scholar. I like teaming up with other scholars and sharing my findings in books or articles. Have a look:
Publications
Qumran: The Dead Scrolls Revealed
The exhibition on the Dead Sea Scrolls at the National Library of France has been a huge success: 30000 visitors, unanimous press, book out of print before the exhibition even ended… By the way,... Read MoreThe Language Barrier
Here is the editorial I published in Réforme on 2 February.... Read MoreThe Apocrypha in World of Religions Magazine
The latest issue of World of Religions Magazine is devoted to Jewish and Christian apocryphal literature. Editor-in-Chief Florence Quentin asked me to write three papers on this topic, including the i... Read MoreA Biblical King’s Seal Found in Jerusalem
I published an article on The Conversation about the discovery of King Hezekiah’s seal in Jerusalem. Here it is: Le 2 décembre 2015, l’archéologue israélienne Eilat Mazar annonce avoir fait une... Read MoreSaga semitica in Pharm’Aviv
Jewish magazine Pharm’Aviv asked me to write a paper, entitled “Saga semitica”: This is not a remix of the famous song by Yannick Noah, “Saga Africa,” whose twentieth bir... Read MoreThe Text of Joshua 10: Philological, Epigraphical and Diachronic Approach
My lastest book is out! It is a detailed study of the textual witnesses of Joshua 10: the masoretic Hebrew text, the Septuagint old Greek version and its later recensions, but also a new deciphering o... Read MoreProjects
University Institute of France
Every year, an international jury selects about a hundred professors to join the University Institute of France (IUF). For five years, IUF members are relieved of two thirds of their classes, receive ... Read MoreEpigraphic Mission to Norway
Did you know that there are unpublished Dead Sea Scrolls in Norway? I have been invited by the University of Agder, in Kristiansand to come January 13–18, 2013 and work on these extraordinary Hebrew... Read MoreArchaeological excavations in Qiryat-Ye‘arim and epigraphical mission
A new archaeological project organized jointly by Tel Aviv University and my research team in Paris is born!... Read MoreMeetings
The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Samaritan Pentateuch
I will host an international conference on the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Samaritan Pentateuch on May 26-27.... Read MoreJewish Religion in Light of New Inscriptions and Papyri
I am in Israel at the invitation of the Bar-Ilan University Jeselsohn Epigraphic Center, which hosts an international conference on Jewish religion in light of new inscriptions and papyri.... Read MoreQumran: Uncovering the Dead Sea Scrolls. Exhibition at the National Library of France
For the first time in its history, the National Library of France will host an exhibition on the Dead Sea Scrolls! This unprecedented event will take place on April 13 – July 11, 2010, and has been ... Read MoreQualifications
University Institute of France
Every year, an international jury selects about a hundred professors to join the University Institute of France (IUF). For five years, IUF members are relieved of two thirds of their classes, receive ... Read MoreHabilitation to Supervise Research
On June 3, 2010, I received the “Habilitation to Supervise Research” Degree, which enables me — for example — to direct Doctoral (PhD) students. During the public defence, I presented ... Read MoreAuxiliary of the Academy of Inscriptions and Fine Letters
The Perpetual Secretary of the Academy of Inscriptions and Fine Letters informed me that I have been appointed auxiliary of the Academy.... Read More2. Sharing
I am also happy to travel in France and abroad to give conferences for the general public. I am invited by cultural centers, schools, institutes, churches, synagogues and other organizations. I address, without technical terms or double talk, fascinating or polemical topics such as the Bible faced with History, the apocryphal literature or the Dead Sea Scrolls. Here are a few appetizers:
Conferences
Writing the Bible in Light of New Technologies, in Saint-Maur, 4 Feb 2023
I am invited to give a lecture in Saint-Maur, France, on “Writing the Bible in Light of New Technologies”.... Read MoreCafé Chalom, in Strasbourg, 23 January 2023
The Jewish community of Strasbourg invites me for a public lecture and debate on 23 January 2023.... Read MoreQumran, the Dead Sea Scrolls Revealed, in Arcachon, 18 Jan 2023
I am invited to give a lecture in Arcachon on the Dead Sea Scrolls.... Read MoreWriting the Bible in Light of New Technologies, in Liège, 10 Dec 2022
I am invited to give a lecture in Liège, Belgium, on “Writing the Bible in Light of New Technologies”.... Read MoreQumran, the Dead Sea Scrolls Revealed, in Vichy, 6 Dec 2022
I am invited to give a lecture in Vichy on the Dead Sea Scrolls.... Read MoreCourses
Hebrew and Aramaic Online Courses
Do want to study Hebrew or Aramaic online?... Read MoreTheology, Bible and Philology, in Strasbourg, 7 Sept 2020
I will be at the University of Strasbourg to talk Protestant Theology, Bible and Philology.... Read MoreShalom in the Hebrew Bible
The Hebrew word “shalom” (שלום) is usually translated “peace.” But what does it really mean? What is its usage in the Hebrew Bible? Is there a biblical theology of welfare?... Read MoreTextual Criticism of the Hebrew Bible 2017-18 in Paris
Are there differences between the oldest manuscripts of the Bible? Why? How do they impact our understanding of the biblical text?... Read MoreAdvanced Aramaic in Paris 2017-18
I am teaching a course of Advanced Aramaic at the Catholic University of Paris, beginning September 25, 2017.... Read More3. Broadcasting
Here are a few random examples of my interventions in the media: