Society of Biblical Literature / PCR

The 2009 Annual Meeting of the Pacific Coast Region of the Society of Biblical Literature will be held jointly with the Pacific SW Region of the American Schools of Oriental Research and with the Western Region of the American Academy of Religion March 22-23, 2009 at Santa Clara University, California. Members wishing to present papers should send or email a one-page abstract to the appropriate section chair listed below by October 1, 2008. First-time presenters and graduate students are encouraged to submit completed papers. Papers from established scholars are particularly encouraged. For more informaion, of if you have any questions, please contact Beth Alpert Nakhai.


Neo-Assyrian Insights on Ancient Israel and the Hebrew Bible (Joint Session ASOR and SBL)
The Neo-Assyrian Insights on Ancient Israel and the Hebrew Bible unit invites 10-15 minute papers that briefly suggest a question or area that should be given (more) attention within the intersection of Neo-Assyrian and biblical studies. The paper should contribute to the theme, “What questions should we be asking?,” and presenters may be asked to participate in a panel discussion. The session will include some invited papers. For more information contact Brad E. Kelle: bradkelle@pointloma.edu

Hebrew Bible
The Hebrew Bible/Old Testament section invites proposals for papers focusing on any portion of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, interpretive methodology for its study, its historical and cultural contexts, and other relevant studies. We anticipate holding three open sessions at the 2009 meeting. Send papers or abstracts via e-mail to Christopher Heard at christopher.heard@pepperdine.edu or by regular post to Christopher Heard, Associate Professor of Religion, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA 90263-4352.

Early Jewish/Christian Relations
Send papers or abstracts via e-mail to: Judy Yates Siker, American Baptist Seminary of the West, 2606 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704, (510) 841-1905 ext 239, jsiker@absw.edu


Judaism in the Graeco Roman Era
Randall D. Chesnutt, Religion Division, Seaver College, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA 90265-4352, 213-456-4180, chesnutt@pepperdine.edu .

New Testament Epistles and Apocalypse
Papers or abstracts dealing with topics in this areas should be sent to: Ronald F. Hock, 1053 Canyon Spring Lane, Diamond Bar, CA 91765, hock@mizar.usc.edu

New Testament Texts and Traditions
Papers dealing with topics in this areas should be sent to: Rebecca Skaggs, Patten University, 2433 Coolidge Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601, (510) 261-8500, ext. 730, rnjskaggs@aol.com

Qumran
Papers dealing with topics in this areas should be sent to: Hannah Harrington hkharrington@sbcglobal.net

Open Session
Invites papers on topics covering ANE, Hebrew Bible, NT, or Early Christianity or a combination of two or more categories. Send papers or abstracts to Beth Alpert Nakhai, The University of Arizona, Louise Foucar Marshall Building, Suite 420, 845 N. Park Ave., P.O. Box 210158B, Tucson, AZ 85721-0158, phone: (520) 626-5762 fax: (520) 626-5767, bnakhai@email.arizona.edu