Ancient Near Eastern Studies at Fuller

Happy Valentine's Day from ANE Studies at Fuller!
(And thank you to Nile Magazine for the meme...)

Merry Christmas from Ancient Near Eastern Studies at Fuller Seminary!

"Historians are not denigrating historical actors or the nation when they uncover sordid parts of our past. Historians study how and why societies change. As we dig into the past, we see patterns that never entirely foreshadow the present but that give us ideas about how people in the past have dealt with circumstances that look similar to circumstances today. If we are going to get an accurate picture of how a society works, historians must examine it honestly, seeing the bad as well as the good. With luck, seeing those patterns will help us make better decisions about our own lives, our communities, and our nation in the present."

A former faculty colleague, John Thompson, shared this reflection by Heather Cox Richardson on the role of historians and the task of historiography. Just as US history ought to inform US politics, so the history of the Bible ought to inform anyone who claims the Bible as any sort of guide to faith and life. But it seems to me that 90 percent of the time, people are not even aware that an historically informed approach is a thing.

October 12, 2025 On October 9, President Donald J.

Ido Koch, professor of archaeology at the University of Tel Aviv, will speak on "New Insights on Israelite Religion," Wednesday, October 23 at 4pm, at Fuller Seminary. If you're a local student or scholar and would like to attend, please email [email protected] for information.

Prof. Ido Koch M.A. Tel Aviv University, Jewish History, 2009  Master Thesis: Rosette Stamped Jar Handles from the Kingdom of Judah (Supervisors: Prof. Nadav Na'aman and Prof. Oded Lipschits)

Just wrapped an interview for a new documentary film about Christianity and guns, with a team led by Calvin Lee and Marisa Prince. They're traveling to talk to people all during Holy Week. I'm so inspired by them and their team, and have never had so much fun filming. Watch this space for updates on their work...

The conference Web page now includes Saturday's full conference program as well as the Zoom webinar link.

The Shape of Death: Burials and Beliefs in the Biblical World Leading scholars discuss their latest research on death and burial in ancient Israel. Tickets encouraged for in-person attendance only.

Today (Dec 6) is the last day to download this Elements volume for free.

Scribal Culture in Ancient Egypt Cambridge Core - Egyptology - Scribal Culture in Ancient Egypt

Winter enrollment opens today!
Prof. Christopher B. Hays will be offering Ugaritic I and II in Winter and Spring 2024. This is an essential course for advanced students of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, covering the language, literature, religion, and culture of a crucial precursor to ancient Israel.
It has served as great preparation for a long line of students. The last time the course ran, three of the masters students went on promptly to PhD programs -- at Johns Hopkins, Princeton Seminary, and the University of Edinburgh. Join us this time, or share with friends who may be interested!
The course is online, with weekly live meetings (Mon 9-11am Pacific) and regular contact with Prof. Hays for additional guidance.
Search here for Winter and Spring 2024 courses, and then a keyword search will appear in the top right: Search on "Ugaritic."
http://schedule.fuller.edu/class-schedules/ #/
Note that biblical Hebrew is a prerequisite. Also, if you are not a current Fuller student, you will need to apply *in advance* for a certificate in biblical studies, which allows for up to 6 courses:
https://www.fuller.edu/academics/certificate-of-christian-studies/?fbclid=IwAR0hUku-56e3kcpCEcai6X8vc5k8I6LIYV6EurqqvLg4MQweKPHp7p_snWw

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Prof. Christopher B. Hays will be offering Ugaritic I and II in Winter and Spring 2024. This is an essential course for advanced students of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, covering the language, literature, religion, and culture of a crucial precursor to ancient Israel.
It has served as great preparation for a long line of students. The last time the course ran, three of the masters students went on promptly to PhD programs -- at Johns Hopkins, Princeton Seminary, and the University of Edinburgh. Join us this time, or share with friends who may be interested!
The course is online, with weekly live meetings (Mon 9-11am Pacific) and regular contact with Prof. Hays for additional guidance.
Search here for Winter and Spring 2024 courses, and then a keyword search will appear in the top right: Search on "Ugaritic."
http://schedule.fuller.edu/class-schedules/ #/
Note that biblical Hebrew is a prerequisite. Also, if you are not a current Fuller student, you will need to apply *in advance* for a certificate in biblical studies, which allows for up to 6 courses:
https://www.fuller.edu/academics/certificate-of-christian-studies/

Certificate of Christian Studies | Fuller Seminary The Certificate of Christian Studies offers students an opportunity to complete a short-term, non-degree program personalized to meet a wide range of goals, from training for a specific church or parachurch ministry to personal enrichment.

Our travel course, Experiencing the Land of the Bible, is finally returning from its pandemic hiatus, and running in June 2024! See the linked Web site for all the details. Prof. Hays is now joined by Prof. Tommy Givens. If you're a Fuller student, come with us and immerse yourself of the past and present of one of the world's most historic lands!

Experiencing the Land of the Bible – MEJDI Tours Experiencing the Land of the Bible MEJDI Tours – Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Experiencing the Land of the Bible Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Experiencing the Land of the Bible Tour Dates: June 16 - 28, 2024Registration Deadline: March 18, 2024$300 r...

Biblical Aramaic (LG525) is being offered online at Fuller this fall. This course is highly relevant to students of both testaments. It's taught by Dr. Michael Wingert, who is not only a gifted linguist but an engaging and supportive teacher.

If you know of students who might be interested, please pass the information along!