12 June, 2025
We are deeply honoured to welcome Dr George Kiraz, Senior Research Associate at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, and Director of Beth Mardutho: The Syriac Institute, to lead a session of the Eastern Christianity in Interfaith Contexts Reading Group.
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Title: The Peshitta and the Making of the Antioch Bible
Abstract: This talk explores the Antioch Bible’s Syriac-English edition of the Peshitta New Testament. As the first complete, scholarly translation of the Peshitta into contemporary English, the Antioch Bible bridges historical Syriac tradition with modern linguistic precision. This presentation will discuss the translation’s methodological approach, its balance between literal fidelity and accessible English, and its role in advancing Syriac studies. Special attention will be given to how the Antioch Bible engages with textual variants, historical context, and its contribution to both academic scholarship and ecclesiastical communities.
Speaker’s Biography: Dr George Kiraz is a specialist in computational linguistics and Syriac studies, dedicated to advancing the intersection of digital humanities and historical scholarship. With deep expertise in the cultural history of Syriac Christianity, their research explores how data science reshapes our understanding of ancient texts and traditions.
Chair: Professor Sebastian Brock, FBA, University of Oxford, UK.
Date: 12 June, 2025
Time: 17:00-18:00 BST | 9:00-10:00 PST | 12:00-13:00 EST
Venue: online
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