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Robert J. V. Hiebert is a Professor at Trinity Western Seminary, Trinity Western University. He specializes in Septuagint Studies, Hebrew Bible, and Bible translation. His research focuses on texts like Psalms, Genesis, and IV Maccabees, with expertise in Syrohexaplaric and Syriac Bible traditions.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Septuagint Studies, University of Toronto (1986)
- M.A. in Septuagint Studies, University of Toronto (1979)
- B.A. Honours in Biblical Languages and Literature, University of Toronto (1978)
- Junior Year Abroad Program, Institute for Holy Land Studies (1974-75)
Research & Grants: Hiebert has secured multiple SSHRC grants (e.g., Insight Grant 2012-2016, Standard Research Grant 2005-2008) and fellowships, including a Skirball Fellowship at Oxford. His current projects include a critical edition of IV Maccabees for the Göttingen Septuaginta series and a SBL Septuagint Commentary on Genesis.
Affiliations & Leadership: He serves as Joint-Editor-in-Chief of the Society of Biblical Literature Commentary on the Septuagint (SBLCS) and has held leadership roles in the International Organization for Septuagint and Cognate Studies (IOSCS), including President since 2018. He is also a member of the Society of Biblical Literature and Canadian Society of Biblical Studies.
Courses Taught: Includes Biblical Hermeneutics, Elementary Hebrew, Old Testament Exegesis, and specialized seminars on Septuagint origins, Psalms, and Old Testament theology.
