Ḥesed in the Hebrew Bible

Posted on Tuesday September 13th, 2011Thursday October 13th, 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

Saga semitica, episode 2 in Pharm’Aviv

Posted on Monday August 1st, 2011Monday March 28th, 2016 by Michael Langlois

The second episode of “Saga semitica,” asked by Jewish magazine Pharm’Aviv, is now published: After Adam, Enoch and Noah, the Genesis saga experiences an unexpected turn of events: inste... Read More

The Targums in Light of Second Temple Traditions

Posted on Saturday June 18th, 2011Wednesday December 17th, 2014 by Michael Langlois

I have been invited to speak at an international conference on the Targums (Aramaic versions of the Hebrew Bible) in the light of ancient Jewish traditions from the Second Temple period (i.e. until th... Read More

Ricœur Conference in Strasbourg

Posted on Friday May 13th, 2011Friday May 27th, 2011 by Michael Langlois

The University of Strasbourg’s Faculty of Protestant Theology organizes, in collaboration with our colleagues from the University of Heidelberg, a conference on French philosopher Paul Ricœur. ... Read More

Interview for Le Nouveau Messager: The Bible, a Book to Live

Posted on Monday May 9th, 2011Sunday June 17th, 2012 by Michael Langlois

The first issue of French magazine Le Nouveau Messager (May-June 2011) features a dossier on “The Bible, a Book to Live.” On this occasion, I was interviewed by Editor-in-Chief Patricia Ro... Read More