European Hebrew Journal International Scholarly Online Zoom Conference 2026
New Discoveries and New Directions in Biblical, Hebrew, and Theological Studies
6–10 November 2026 · Live Online via Zoom
The European Hebrew Journal International Scholarly Online Zoom Conference 2026 brings together scholars, researchers, professors, archaeologists, linguists, theologians, historians, translators, educators, doctoral researchers, graduate students, clergy members, and other participants interested in current research on the Bible, Hebrew language, archaeology, Judaism, Christianity, theology, ancient history, manuscripts, textual criticism, and related fields.
The conference is organized as an international scholarly meeting connected with the academic and Diamond Open Access mission of the European Hebrew Journal and the Institute for Hebrew Language and Literature.
Visit the official conference website
About the Conference
The conference provides an international academic platform for presenting new discoveries, original research, innovative methodologies, interdisciplinary approaches, and emerging directions in biblical studies, Hebrew studies, theology, archaeology, history, linguistics, manuscript studies, textual criticism, Jewish studies, religious studies, and the interpretation of ancient texts.
Participants will have the opportunity to hear internationally recognized scholars from different countries, discover new research, follow specialist presentations, exchange ideas, establish scholarly connections, and engage with current debates across several interconnected academic disciplines.
A central part of the programme is dedicated to the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament, including research on the Torah, Prophets, Writings, biblical historiography, poetry, law, theology, literary development, historical interpretation, and textual transmission.
Research on Biblical Hebrew and Hebrew linguistics includes grammar, morphology, syntax, semantics, lexicography, historical linguistics, pronunciation, linguistic change, Biblical Hebrew, Modern Hebrew, and the relationship between different historical stages of the Hebrew language.
The conference also gives substantial attention to manuscripts and textual criticism, including the Masoretic Text, ancient translations, manuscript variation, textual witnesses, scribal practices, the Septuagint, Samaritan Pentateuch, Peshitta, Vulgate, and other traditions relevant to the history of biblical texts.
Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls
Research concerning Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls forms an important part of the conference.
Presentations and discussions address ancient manuscripts, Qumran Hebrew, textual transmission, Second Temple Judaism, scribal culture, biblical interpretation, textual variants, and the contribution of the Dead Sea Scrolls to our understanding of the Hebrew Bible and ancient Jewish history.
Closely connected with this field is research on Second Temple Judaism, including Jewish society, religious thought, biblical interpretation, manuscript culture, historical developments, and the broader intellectual world in which many important Jewish and early Christian texts emerged.
Biblical Archaeology and the Ancient World
The conference includes a major programme in Biblical Archaeology, with presentations relating to archaeological discoveries, ancient Israel and Judah, inscriptions, settlements, material culture, historical geography, political structures, and the relationship between archaeological evidence and biblical traditions.
The archaeological programme brings together scholars working with excavation data, inscriptions, historical reconstruction, architecture, material remains, ancient Near Eastern evidence, and new discoveries relevant to the study of the biblical world.
Rather than treating archaeology merely as an illustration of biblical texts, the conference encourages careful examination of archaeological evidence in its own historical and methodological context.
Hebrew Language, Linguistics and Lexicography
Hebrew language studies are one of the central academic areas of the conference.
The programme includes work on Biblical Hebrew, Modern Hebrew, Hebrew morphology, syntax, semantics, phonology, pronunciation, historical linguistics, lexicography, language teaching, textual interpretation, and corpus-based approaches.
Among the presentations are specialist discussions of Hebrew dictionaries, lexical development, grammatical structure, language change, and the relationship between Biblical and later forms of Hebrew.
The broader Biblical Hebrew and Linguistics programme is designed for scholars of Hebrew, students of biblical languages, translators, teachers, philologists, theologians, and researchers working with Hebrew texts.
Bible Translation and Interpretation
Bible translation is another important field represented at the conference.
Presentations examine translation methodology, the interpretation of Hebrew and Greek source texts, semantic problems, modern translations, historical translations, textual traditions, and the challenges involved in rendering ancient biblical texts into modern languages.
The conference brings together approaches from philology, linguistics, textual criticism, biblical exegesis, translation studies, and reception history.
These discussions are particularly relevant for biblical scholars, translators, theologians, clergy, students of ancient languages, and researchers interested in the relationship between source texts and modern interpretations.
New Testament and Early Christianity
The programme also includes research on the New Testament, early Christianity, Gospel traditions, Pauline literature, Jewish-Christian relations, ancient manuscript traditions, biblical interpretation, and the reception of Hebrew Bible texts within early Christian literature.
Several presentations address the interaction between Hebrew Bible passages and New Testament interpretation, as well as translation, manuscript, linguistic, and historical questions relevant to the study of early Christianity.
Digital Humanities and New Research Methods
The conference includes research in AI and Digital Humanities in Biblical Studies.
This area explores computational methods, digital textual analysis, manuscript comparison, artificial intelligence, corpus linguistics, automated classification of textual variants, digital philology, and new technological approaches to ancient texts.
The aim is not simply to introduce new technology, but to examine how digital tools can be used responsibly within established scholarly methodologies.
Selected Conference Presentations
The conference programme includes individual scholarly presentations by researchers from different countries and academic traditions.
Examples include:
- Prof. Eckart Otto — Deuteronomy in the Pentateuch and Enneateuch
- Prof. Yigal Levin — Why Was the Book of Chronicles Written?
- Prof. Shmuel Bolozky — Hebrew Lexicography
- Cyrill von Büttner — Great Isaiah Scroll Orthography
- Naaijer & Ehrensvärd — One Lexeme at a Time
- Adina Moshavi — Diachronic Change in Biblical and Qumran Hebrew
- Iglika Nikolova-Stoupak — Biblical Hebrew Manuscript Variants
- Andrei Desnitsky — Isaiah 6:9–10 in the New Testament and Modern Translations
- Dimitrije Popadić — Translating the New Testament into Contemporary Serbian
- Pamela Lutzker — Hebrew-Script New Testament Manuscripts
- Željko Stanojević — Teaching Biblical and Modern Hebrew
View the full conference programme
Conference Research Areas
The conference brings together several major research areas:
Hebrew Bible and Old Testament
Research on the Torah, Prophets, Writings, biblical law, historiography, poetry, theology, exegesis, and textual transmission.
Explore Hebrew Bible and Old Testament research
Biblical Hebrew and Linguistics
Biblical Hebrew, Modern Hebrew, morphology, syntax, semantics, lexicography, historical linguistics, pronunciation, and language teaching.
Explore Biblical Hebrew and Linguistics
Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls
Dead Sea Scrolls, Qumran Hebrew, manuscript culture, textual criticism, Second Temple Judaism, and biblical textual traditions.
Explore Qumran and Dead Sea Scrolls research
Manuscripts and Textual Criticism
Masoretic Text, Septuagint, Samaritan Pentateuch, ancient translations, textual variants, scribal practices, and manuscript transmission.
Explore Manuscripts and Textual Criticism
Biblical Archaeology
Archaeological discoveries, ancient Israel and Judah, inscriptions, settlements, historical reconstruction, ancient Near Eastern material culture, and the relationship between archaeological evidence and biblical history.
Second Temple Judaism
Jewish history, religious traditions, textual culture, manuscripts, interpretation, Qumran, and the historical world of late Second Temple Judaism.
AI and Digital Humanities
Digital philology, artificial intelligence, computational analysis, corpus linguistics, textual comparison, manuscript research, and digital approaches to biblical studies.
Explore AI and Digital Humanities in Biblical Studies
European Hebrew Journal and Diamond Open Access
The conference supports the Diamond Open Access mission of the European Hebrew Journal, an international scholarly journal dedicated to Hebrew language and linguistics, Hebrew literature, biblical studies, Jewish studies, Semitic studies, theology, archaeology, history, religion, translation, and related disciplines.
Diamond Open Access means that scholarly research can be made freely available to readers without subscription barriers while authors are not required to pay article processing charges.
Through this model, the European Hebrew Journal seeks to support international academic exchange and broaden access to research across different institutions, countries, and scholarly communities.
The conference contributes to this mission by creating an international platform through which established scholars, early-career researchers, independent researchers, graduate students, institutions, and readers can encounter current academic work and engage with scholars from different disciplines.
Who Should Attend?
The conference is intended for:
- university professors and lecturers;
- biblical scholars;
- Hebrew-language researchers;
- theologians;
- Jewish studies scholars;
- archaeologists;
- historians;
- linguists;
- manuscript specialists;
- textual critics;
- Bible translators;
- religious studies researchers;
- doctoral and postdoctoral researchers;
- graduate students;
- students of Hebrew and biblical languages;
- theological students;
- clergy members;
- rabbis;
- pastors and priests;
- religious educators;
- theological seminaries;
- university departments;
- libraries;
- research institutes;
- scholarly associations;
- academic publishers;
- and members of the public interested in academically responsible research on the Bible, Hebrew language, Judaism, Christianity, archaeology, theology, history, and religion.
Why Attend?
Participants will be able to follow current research in biblical, Hebrew, theological, archaeological, linguistic, historical, manuscript, and religious studies while hearing directly from scholars working in these fields.
The online format enables participation from different countries and time zones and allows scholars, students, clergy, educators, and other interested participants to attend without international travel.
The conference is designed to encourage scholarly exchange, interdisciplinary dialogue, international academic cooperation, and greater access to current research.
Conference Dates and Format
6–10 November 2026
Live Online via Zoom
The programme includes scholarly presentations, discussion, and opportunities for participants to engage with speakers.
For the latest information on presentation times, speakers, registration, programme changes, and conference announcements, always consult the official conference website.
Visit the official conference website
Institute for Hebrew Language and Literature
The Institute for Hebrew Language and Literature supports scholarship, education, research, publishing, and international academic cooperation in Hebrew studies, biblical studies, Jewish studies, textual research, linguistics, translation, and related disciplines.
Visitors interested in related Institute research may also explore:
- Biblical Studies
- Dead Sea Scrolls and Qumran Studies
- Dictionaries and Lexicography
- Hebrew Education
- European Hebrew Journal
Official Conference Website
For the complete programme, confirmed speakers, individual presentation pages, registration information, research topics, Conference News, and all current announcements:
European Hebrew Journal International Scholarly Online Zoom Conference 2026
6–10 November 2026 · Live Online via Zoom