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The Society of Biblical Literature was founded in 1880 to foster biblical scholarship.

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Meetings & Events

Read the 2008 Annual Meeting Report.

2009 ANNUAL MEETING
New Orleans, Louisiana
November 21-24

2009 INTERNATIONAL MEETING
Celebrating the Centenary of
Pontifical Biblical Institute
Pontifical Gregorian University

Rome, Italy

30 June – 4 July, 2009

Educational Resources

Undergraduate/Graduate Level

Codex Sinaiticus Project Online

Syllabi Collection for Teaching the Bible

Research Tools

SBL Student Discussion Group

SBL Fonts: Downloads, FAQ's and Tech support

International Cooperation Initiative
free electronic access to selected SBL publications to scholars and students in underresourced countries

Secondary Education

Bible Electives in Public Schools: A Guide can now be viewed on-line (8.55MB) or print copies ordered by e-mailing Moira Bucciarelli.

The Bible in Public Schools Initiative

Different Bible Versions and Translations

SBL Forum

The SBL Forum is an online journal of the Society of Biblical Literature. It features essays of general and professional interest to SBL members. Its mission is to provide short, useful articles to inform, educate, and address the professional needs of biblical scholars, as well as those interested in biblical studies.

This month on The SBL Forum:

Rome and Religion: A Cross-Disciplinary Dialogue

Jonathan L. Reed

Reclaiming the Comparative Method: Moses and the Buddha as a Case Study

Vanessa R. Sasson

Sexual Freedom: Overcoming Slavery’s Legacy in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic Foundational Texts

Bernadette J. Brooten

Vetting the Claims about Heresy Hunting: A Response to Tony Burke

Darrell L. Bock

The 2008 Primaries or How the Democrats Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bible in Politics

Michelle Krejci

PLUS! Essential links to articles and news items of interest and much more!

Publications

SBL MEMBERS FALL BOOK SALE

All new, recent, and backlisted titles from SBL and Brown Judaic Studies are available to SBL members at a forty percent discount during the fall sale. Click here to download the order form, then mail or fax your order by December 31, 2008.

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Handbook of Style and Student Supplement

The SBL Forum

International Cooperation Initiative Online Books

Journal of Biblical Literature

Career Center

The Career Center provides expanded services for employers who need to fill positions and those seeking employment both online and at the Annual Meeting.

Submit a job with the Career Center. Ads are welcomed for positions in religious, theological, biblical, and related studies. These positions can include teaching, research, administration, librarianships, and professional and religious leadership. More >>

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Society News

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2008 Society News

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International Cooperation Initiative (ICI) is funded by your donations to the Society Fund.
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In Memoriam Page
Joseph M. Baumgarten 1928-2008
David L. Dungan 1936-2008

The 2008 Society Report is now available

About SBL

The Society of Biblical Literature is the oldest and largest international scholarly membership organization in the field of biblical studies. Founded in 1880, the Society has grown to over 8,500 international members including teachers, students, religious leaders and individuals from all walks of life who share a mutual interest in the critical investigation of the Bible.