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Recap of Durham’s New Song Conference on Hebrew Poetry

July 17, 2019 by Tavis Bohlinger 1 Comment

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Historic Ushaw College and Gardens, where over 80 laypeople, professors, poets, and priests gathered for the New Song Conference 24–25 June, 2019.

by Richard Rohlfing | Durham University

Most of us are aware that 35-40% of the Hebrew Bible can be described as poetic (not to speak of the poetic dimensions of Hebrew narrative). Yet, what theological difference does it make that poetry is the literary form for so much of the Bible? As Jews and Christians receive the Bible as communication that discloses God – what significance does the poetic medium play?

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Conference Alert: NEW SONG on Biblical Hebrew Poetry, Durham 2019

January 30, 2019 by Tavis Bohlinger 1 Comment

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Credit: Mark Ryman

Durham University’s Centre for the Study of Jewish Culture, Society and Politics and the Centre for Catholic Studies, in collaboration with Ushaw College, are pleased to announce the forthcoming conference:

NEW SONG: Biblical Hebrew Poetry as Jewish and Christian Scripture for the 21st Century

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