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The interpretation of holy (authoritative) texts in Hellenism and late antiquity

THESIS TOPIC PROPOSAL

Institute: Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest
philosophy
Doctoral School of Philosophy

Thesis supervisor: Gábor Buzási
Location of studies (in Hungarian): ELTE BTK
Abbreviation of location of studies: ELTE


Description of the research topic:

Within this field any subject proposal is welcome which plans to deal with the theories and methods of interpretation applied to ancient textual corpora with authority or holiness for a religious (or other) community. These textual corpora will typically include the Bible, Homer, Plato, or oracles, but the list may be extended. The interpretations or commentaries should be chosen from the Hellenistic and Late Antique period (ca. 3rd century BC to the 6th century AD) and, depending on the language skills of the candidate, may include Hellenistic Jewish, Patristic, Rabbinic, or pagan sources. A proposal with a comparative objective will be preferred.

Required language skills: angol, magyar
Recommended language skills (in Hungarian): German, French, Italian
Further requirements: 
The candidate is expected to be able to read and write in English on an advanced level. The knowledge of Greek or Latin or Hebrew (or Aramaic) is a requirement, depending on the language of the sources chosen.

Number of students who can be accepted: 1

Deadline for application: 2022-05-02


2024. IV. 17.
ODT ülés
Az ODT következő ülésére 2024. június 14-én, pénteken 10.00 órakor kerül sor a Semmelweis Egyetem Szenátusi termében (Bp. Üllői út 26. I. emelet).

 
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