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Régis Courtray is a Lecturer in Latin Language and Literature at the University of Toulouse-Jean Jaurès, affiliated with the Department of Letters, Languages and Ancient Civilizations within the School of Letters, Philosophy, and Music. He serves as Director of the Department of Languages, Literatures and Ancient Civilizations, Deputy Director of the PLH-CRATA research team (Culture, Representations, Archaeology and Ancient Theater), and is a member of both the Council of the UFR LPMASC and the Board of Directors of UT2J. Dr. Courtray's educational background includes: 1997: Aggregation of Classical Letters 2004: Doctorate from Lumière-Lyon 2 University 2024: HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches) from Saint-Étienne - Jean Monnet University His primary research focuses on Saint Jerome and biblical exegesis, the reception of the Bible from Antiquity to contemporary times, Latin Bible translation, virginity in the Latin world, and biblical figures among the Latin Fathers. Courtray's scholarship bridges classical studies, religious studies, and literary history, with particular attention to rhetorical strategies in early Christian polemical writings and biblical narrative reception. His work demonstrates sophisticated analysis of how patristic authors interpreted and adapted biblical texts within their historical contexts, revealing the complex interplay between classical rhetoric and Christian theology. An analysis of Courtray's recent publications reveals a sustained engagement with Jerome's polemical works, especially Contra Helvidium , where he examines rhetorical techniques, interpretations of biblical figures, and defenses of virginity. His scholarship spans patristics, classical philology, religious studies, and gender studies, with particular attention to the reception of biblical narratives in late antiquity. Courtray has also contributed significantly to Latin language pedagogy and the historical study of Toulouse in ancient texts, demonstrating his ability to connect specialized patristic research with broader historical and educational contexts. As an educator, Courtray teaches Latin authors and language at multiple levels including agrégation and Licence de Lettres Classiques programs, modern Latin literature, and biblical culture with emphasis on texts and iconography. His co-authored educational materials demonstrate commitment to making classical languages accessible to new generations of students. Dr. Courtray is an active member of the PLH-CRATA research team, contributing to interdisciplinary projects that connect classical studies with broader historical and cultural contexts. His collaborative work with scholars like Aline Canellis on critical editions of Jerome's works demonstrates his engagement with international patristic scholarship and his commitment to advancing textual criticism in the field.

• Saint Jerome and biblical exegesis
• Reception of the Bible from Antiquity to contemporary era
• Translation of the Bible into Latin
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Daniel Attala serves as a Lecturer in Spanish at the University of South Brittany, affiliated with the Heritage and Creation in Text and Image research unit (HCTI, EA 4249). His academic profile bridges Hispanic literary studies, philosophical inquiry, and biblical scholarship within Latin American contexts. Education: Doctorate in Philosophy from Pompeu Fabra University (Barcelona), 2001. Thesis: Skepticism, Comedy and Irony in GWF Hegel . Doctorate in Spanish American Literature from Université Grenoble III – Stendhal, 2006. Thesis: Anti-mimesis. Critique and practice of representation in the work of Macedonio Fernández . Attala's research centers on intertextual relationships between biblical narratives and literary production, with sustained focus on Argentine modernism. His work examines how figures like Macedonio Fernández deconstruct aesthetics through avant-garde practices while exploring Borges' engagement with theological concepts. This manifests in analyses of metaphysical frameworks in literary creation, biblical reworkings in Hispanic literature, and philosophical underpinnings of narrative structures. Recent publications (2023–2011) reveal consistent thematic trajectories: biblical motifs in Borges' fiction (particularly The Aleph ), comparative studies of One Thousand and One Nights and biblical traditions, and systematic investigations into Fernández's artistic metaphysics. These works demonstrate methodological breadth spanning close textual analysis, philosophical hermeneutics, and cultural history within Latin American intellectual frameworks. Attala coordinates research initiatives including the MSHB project on Intertextualities and Biblical Imaginaries (2010–2013) and presents regularly at academic forums such as the Biblical Fratries Seminar (UBS–HCTI) and Kitsch Seminar (UBO–HCTI), focusing on intersections of literature, psychoanalysis, and political theory.

• Spanish American Literature
• Philosophy
• Bible and Literature
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