Society of Biblical Literature

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Society of Biblical Literature

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION

"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 experienced a history of growth, following the ever changing needs of its membership, which has grown to over 8,500 members. Our membership includes, teachers, students, religious leaders and individuals, all of whom share a mutual interest in the critical investigation of the Bible."

Official Website:
http://www.sbl-site.org/

Location:
Atlanta

Founding Date:
1880

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

William Foxwell Albright Archaeologist 24-May-1891 19-Sep-1971 Biblical archaeologist at Johns Hopkins

Gerald A. Larue Scholar ? The Way of Positive Humanism

Gregory S. Neal Religion c. 1967 Possible heir to Dr. Gene Scott's ministry

Susan Niditch Scholar 1950 Folklore and the Hebrew Bible

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