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| September 21, 2021 |
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| Membership Info |
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Member Type: Staff Membership
Expiration Date: 12/31/99
Member ID: 9729240
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| COVID-19 Update for Annual Meeting 2021 |
ASOR staff and officers are following the evolving pandemic guidelines as they develop at the local (Chicago) and national (USA) levels. ASOR plans to follow all federal, local, and hotel guidelines and recommendations to ensure our members’ safety. Furthermore, ASOR aims to act in solidarity with other learned societies by requiring all in-person Annual Meeting attendees to be fully vaccinated with a WHO-approved vaccine before arriving at the Hilton Chicago Hotel. Read more . . .
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Remembering The Life of S. Thomas Parker
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It is with great sadness that we share the news that long-time ASOR member and ACOR Second Vice President, S. Thomas Parker, passed away on September 12, 2021. ASOR plans to post remembrances and tributes in an October issue of News@ASOR. In the meantime, we wish to share a remembrance posted on ACOR's website. The entire ASOR family expresses our condolences to Tom's wife, Mary, and the entire Parker family. Read more . . .
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| Draft 2021 Annual Meeting Academic Program (In-Person / Chicago) |
The draft academic program for the in-person component of ASOR’s 2021 Annual Meeting is available on the ASOR website. As part of ASOR’s sustainability goals and to improve accessibility, we have built a searchable online program that includes sessions, workshops, presentations, and abstracts. A printed schedule will be available for all attendees that request one. The program is still in draft format; updates will be made as we hear from session chairs and presenters. To suggest changes, please contact Arlene Press.
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| FOA Webinar: Judahite Pillar Figurines & Israelite Religion on Oct. 7 |
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The next webinar in our monthly series is on October 7, at 7:00 pm EDT, featuring Prof. Erin Darbys' s talk on "Digging the Divine?: Judahite Pillar Figurines and the Archaeology of Israelite Religion." Dr. Darby will introduce you to the enigmatic female pillar figurines from the nation of Judah in the 8th-6th centuries BCE. These small clay figurines either supporting or holding their breasts are among the most numerous ritual objects uncovered in ancient Israel. We will explore questions scholars ask about these clay statues, like: “Who made them?”, “What was their function?”, and “What do they tell us about religion in ancient Israel?” By focusing on the archaeological context of figurine fragments, we will debate what role archaeological data may play in the interpretation of these important figures. Join us for this exploration of these mysterious figurines and what they can tell us about the people of Judah. Register and pay here. Price is $5 for ASOR members and $10 for non-members. All proceeds will support membership scholarships and online resources.
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| 9 More Days Of The Back-to-School ASOR Book Sale |
Don't miss out on this September special! Back-to-school season means shopping for books, and ASOR is here to help you stock your library. ASOR members (with a mailing address in the USA) can purchase copies of recent ASOR books at the discounted price of $25.00 (ca. 70% discount + $5.00 US media mail shipping) through September 30, 2021, while supplies last. All prices include US media mail shipping. Purchases are restricted to one copy of each volume per member. Due to ASOR’s licensing agreement with ISD, this offer is only available to ASOR members. We are unable to offer this discount to members without a US mailing address due to international shipping costs. Please contact programs@asor.org with any questions. Read more . . .
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| FOA Webinar: How Do Bible Documentaries Get Made? on Oct. 17 |
The second October webinar is on October 17, at 7:30 pm EDT, featuring Prof. Robert Cargill's talk on "Jesus and Jerusalem on TV: How Do Bible Documentaries Get Made?" Have you ever wondered how TV Bible documentaries like those about Jesus and Jerusalem are developed? Who researches and writes them? This webinar explores how various Bible-related TV documentaries are made, and what goes into making a quality, responsible program about the popular subjects of Jesus and Jerusalem. We will also delve into how some producers sensationalize religion and the holy city (Jerusalem) in an effort to increase ratings, but at the expense of historical accuracy and education. Join us to get a behind-the-scenes tour of the nitty-gritty of making TV documentaries, followed by an “Ask Me Anything” question and answer period with Dr. Cargill. Register and pay here. Price is $5 for ASOR members and $10 for non-members. All proceeds will support membership scholarships and online resources.
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| Call for New Members: ECS DEI Subcommittee and Professionalization & Advocacy Subcommittee |
The ASOR Early Career Scholars Committee is now looking for new members interested in joining our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Subcommittee and our Professionalization and Advocacy Subcommittee.
DEI Subcommittee: We are interested in applications from upper-level college students, graduate students (MA/PhD/Post-Doc), or early career scholars who can help us identify and implement programs and mentorship opportunities to help build a more diverse membership at ASOR.
Professionalization and Advocacy Subcommittee: The Professionalization and Advocacy subcommittee welcomes applications from both students and early career scholars to assist with expanding access to information about academic and alternative-academic career paths through workshops and digital content. Interested applicants can apply here.
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| NEA 84.3 Table of Contents is Online |
This issue of NEA includes articles such as: An Early Bronze Age Incense Burner from Dahwa (DH1), Northern al-Batinah, Oman; Two Great Households of Old Babylonian Ur; Grisly Trophies: Severed Hands and the Egyptian Military Reward System; The Bronze Mouse of Maresha; and more. Read more . . .
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