Raija Sollamo

Raija Sollamo is a Docent in Theology at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Theology. Her research focuses on Septuagint studies, biblical exegesis, and textual criticism of Hebrew and Greek scriptures. She has led major projects like 'Conflicting Identities: Social and Religious Identities in Light of the Qumran Material from the Judaean Desert' (2008–2011). Sollamo has received notable awards including the Alfred Kordelinin säätiön tunnustuspalkinto (2014) and three honorary memberships in academic societies.

Her work emphasizes the linguistic and translation techniques of ancient biblical texts, particularly in LXX Genesis and the Septuagint. Recent publications explore Hebrew construct state rendering, article usage in genitive constructions, and critical translations of biblical texts. Sollamo has organized major conferences like the 'Soisalon-Soininen Symposium on the Septuagint' (2017) and serves as a peer reviewer for academic publications.

• Key Projects: Changes in Sacred Texts and Traditions (CSTT), Conflicting Identities Research Project
• Awards: 2014 Alfred Kordelin Award, Honorary Membership (2002–2006)

Her advisory activities include doctoral supervision and participation in academic boards, reflecting her leadership in biblical scholarship.