Noted Biblical Scholar David Ussishkin to Speak in Chicago - November 16, 2012
The Biblical Archaeology Society is proud to announce David Ussishkin of the University of Nebraska, Omaha as its plenary speaker during the upcoming Bible Fest being held in Chicago November 16-18, 2012.
- Chicago, IL (1888PressRelease) October 26, 2012 - The Biblical Archaeology Society, publisher of Biblical Archaeology Review, will soon hold its 15th Annual Bible and Archaeology Fest in Chicago on November 16-18 at the DoubleTree Chicago-Magnificent Mile.
This event features over 20 of the most prominent scholars in the field of Biblical studies and archaeology, presenting the most up-to-date research and discussing the most recent exciting discoveries in the field.
The plenary session speaker is renowned Biblical scholar David Ussishkin of Tel Aviv University (Professor Emeritus), who will present his lecture "Sennacherib's campaign to Judah: Lachish and Jerusalem." Other popular presenters who will be sharing their latest discoveries and research include eminent scholars Bart Ehrman of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Yosef Garfinkel of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jodi Magness of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, James Hoffmeier of Trinity International University, Beth Alpert Nakhai of the University of Arizona and James Charlesworth of Princeton Theological Seminary.
The program also includes scholars such as Rami Arav of the University of Nebraska, Omaha, famed Gnostic scholar April DeConick of Rice University, Mark Goodacre of Duke University, and Ben Witherington of Asbury Theological Seminary.
This is a rare opportunity to learn first-hand about the most important and controversial issues in the field of Biblical studies and archaeology directly from many of the world's most prominent experts.
For more information, please visit the Biblical Archaeology Society at http://www.bib-arch.org/travel-study/bible-fest-2012.asp or call a Travel/Study representative at 202-364-3300 ext. 202.
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