International Organization for Septuagint and Cognate Studies

The International Organization for Septuagint and Cognate Studies (IOSCS) is an international association of researchers whose main research focus is the study of the Septuagint and related texts.

Research

The IOSCS carries out various projects. These include the New English Translation of the Septuagint (NETS), the Hexapla Project and the Society of Biblical Literature Commentary on the Septuagint (SBLCS).[1]

John William Wevers Prize in Septuagint Studies

Since 2011, the IOSCS has been awarding the John William Wevers Prize in Septuagint Studies for outstanding research achievements in the field of Septuagint research and related fields.[2]

The previous award winners are:

  • 2018: Daniel Olariu
  • 2017: Jelle Verburg
  • 2016: Nesina Grütter
  • 2015: Christoffer Theis
  • 2014: James R. Covington
  • 2013: Ben Johnson
  • 2012: Not awarded
  • 2011: Bradley John Marsh

References
  1. "The International Organization for Septuagint and Cognate Studies". Penn – Arts & Sciences. University of Pennsylvania. 2020-05-15.
  2. "The John William Wevers Prize in Septuagint Studies". 2020-05-15.
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