Virtual Lecture: Prof. Hindy Najman with Dr. Paul Collins, 26 June

Dr Paul Collins and Prof Hindy Najman
Origins and resilience: The Vitality of Judaism in Archaeology, Art and Texts
Wednesday 26 June at 5.00pm (BST) on Zoom with Zoom access from 4.45pm (BST) followed by Q&A
 
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The origins of Judaism in the period 900 BCE to 700 CE can be explored through a combination of archaeology, art and texts. It is a story of a Jewish world immersed in and imprinted by the peoples among whom they lived – Egyptians, Babylonians, Greeks, Romans and Arabs - and out of which emerged concepts fundamental to the development of early Christianity and Islam. The result was an outpouring of extraordinary architecture and visual art as well as astonishing literature, poetry and theology. The story has never been told through a public exhibition and this talk will explore early thinking about how it might be made a reality. It would challenge misconceptions about Judaism and its place in antiquity.
 
Dr Paul Collins is Keeper of the Middle East Department at the British Museum. He was previously Professor of Ancient Middle East and Jaleh Hearn Curator at the Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford.
 
Professor Hindy Najman is Oriel & Laing Professor of the Interpretation of Holy Scripture at Oriel College, University of Oxford