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Congratulations, Sofanit Abebe, Cornelis Bennema, Krista Dalton, and David Hester, on your recent publications!

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Nominations for the Richards Award for Public Scholarship are now due 30 August 2025. Submissions for the Bernadette J. Brooten Award for Scholarship in Gender, Sexuality, and Embodiment are due 15 August 2025. Submit a proposal or nomination today! buff.ly/wK5mYtw

SBL Council - Society of Biblical Literature SBL Council Distinguished biblical scholars lead the Society. Fourteen members are elected to serve on its governing board, the Council, which determines

Dr. Margaret Aymer has been elected to serve as Chair of Council. Margaret has served SBL in several capacities including as Chair of the Nominating Committee. Congratulations, Dr. Aymer!

Obituary information for Donald Richard Vance View Donald Richard Vance's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Don Vance. We appreciate the contribution this esteemed scholar has made to the guild. buff.ly/DK9sPVC

The Super Saver Registration discounted rate for the SBL Annual Meeting ends 31 July—register today to take advantage of the lowest available rate! For details about the meeting, taking place in Boston, MA, 22–25 November. buff.ly/RNjbrES

The Society's Committee on Underrepresented Racial and Ethnic Minorities in the Profession (CUREMP) is in search for 2025 Outstanding Mentors. Nominations are due 30 July 2025. Nominate Now! buff.ly/IbnVy04

The Super Saver Registration discounted rate for the SBL Annual Meeting ends 31 July—register today to take advantage of the lowest available rate! For details about the meeting, taking place in Boston, MA, 22–25 November. buff.ly/AuE9LvB

The Super Saver Registration discounted rate for the SBL Annual Meeting ends 31 July—register today to take advantage of the lowest available rate! For details about the meeting, taking place in Boston, MA, 22–25 November. buff.ly/YFiH8U8

Did you know that your membership with SBL gives you access to the Religion and Theology Collection on JSTOR? You can access this collection when logged in to the SBL website on the SBL member benefits page. buff.ly/egEV8aq

The Society's Committee on Underrepresented Racial and Ethnic Minorities in the Profession (CUREMP) is in search for 2025 Outstanding Mentors. Nominations are due 30 July 2025. Nominate Now! buff.ly/IbnVy04

The Super Saver Registration discounted rate for the SBL Annual Meeting ends 31 July—register today to take advantage of the lowest available rate! For details about the meeting, taking place in Boston, MA, 22–25 November. buff.ly/P1FZ6Py

Travel guidelines are available on the SBL website and will be updated as needed for members traveling to the United States for SBL related meetings and events. You are encouraged to consult these guidelines as well those issued by your home country.

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SBL Members are encouraged and invited to submit nominations to fill open positions on SBL committees and boards. You can self-nominate! Submit a nomination today!
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Timothy R. Ashley. Toni Craven, Leonard Greenspoon, and Albert de Pury. We appreciate the contribution these esteemed scholars have made to the guild. buff.ly/QefdHXI

Most persons agree that the academic job market is hard, but how hard is never clear. Job advertisement data from 2021-2024 provides some insights into jobs in biblical studies, religious studies, and other theological fields. Access this data here: buff.ly/CPDTV0l

2025 International Meeting Uppsala The International Meeting is held annually outside North America. It provides a unique forum for international scholars who are unable to attend the N

Registration is open for the SBL International Meeting! Register today.

The Society's Committee on Underrepresented Racial and Ethnic Minorities in the Profession (CUREMP) is in search for 2025 Outstanding Mentors. Nominations are due 30 July 2025. Nominate Now! buff.ly/FGUyKS3

Did you know that your membership with SBL gives you access to the Religion and Theology Collection on JSTOR? You can access this collection when logged in to the SBL website on the SBL member benefits page. buff.ly/HJCe7Xf

SBL Members are encouraged and invited to submit nominations to fill open positions on SBL committees and boards. You can self-nominate! Submit a nomination today!

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Travel guidelines are available on the SBL website and will be updated as needed for members traveling to the United States for SBL related meetings and events. You are encouraged to consult these guidelines as well those issued by your home country.

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In Memoriam: Walter Brueggemann - Society of Biblical Literature The Society of Biblical Literature shares the news of the passing of Walter Brueggemann, an influential biblical scholar. Bruggemann served as President of SBL at a crucial time in its […]

Walter Brueggemann, prolific scholar and President of SBL in 1990, has passed away.

Registration is open for the SBL International Meeting! Register today.

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We are thrilled to announce the transition to a new website and membership platform! The first time you log in to the new site, you will need to set up a new password. Click your personalized link in the email you received or select "reset password" log in. www.sbl-site.org

SBL Awards are now open for submissions! Applications including a CV and anonymized paper of no more than 10,000 words must be submitted before the 15 June deadline. Apply today!

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Travel guidelines are available on the SBL website and will be updated as needed for members traveling to the United States for SBL related meetings and events. You are encouraged to consult these guidelines as well those issued by your home country.

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Most persons agree that the academic job market is hard, but how hard is never clear. Job advertisement data from 2021-2024 provides some insights into jobs in biblical studies, religious studies, and other theological fields. Access this data here: buff.ly/Bua0Ng0

"Minoritized communities (communities minoritized along vectors of race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, disability, indigeneity, and others) have been voicing out for full humanity in the face of various animalizing/oppressive systems."—Dong Hyeon Jeong tinyurl.com/46ssx5wn #AAPIHeritageMonth

"But if Paul (rhetorically) rejects status and status seekers, why does he bother to note that Andronicus and Junia are ἐπίσημοι ἐν τοῖς ἀποστόλοις at all?" Log in to read Yii-Jan Lin's article Junia: An Apostle before Paul in JBL 139.1. tinyurl.com/y2dx7fr2 #AAPIHeritageMonth

"There is proclivity on the part of colonized communities to desire that which is associated with those in power. At times, powerless communities submit themselves to people in power & imitate them in the hope of acquiring...power for themselves." Raj Nadella tinyurl.com/5n7a6sus #AAPIHeritageMonth

Check out Despising Shame: Honor Discourse and Community Maintenance in the Epistle to the Hebrews, Revised Edition by David Arthur deSilva. tinyurl.com/ft238dps #AAPIHeritageMonth