The Pontifical Institute Orientale is pleased to announce the International Conference to Mark the 700th Anniversary of ʿAbdīšōʿ bar Brīkhā of Nisibis (1318-2018). The Conference will take place at the same Institute, in November 8 – 9, 2018.

The conference topics will cover study on ʿAbdīšō’s works, his time and contribution to the Syriac renaissance. Topics discussed will include:

• Historical Setting,
• Philosophy, Theology, Exegesis, Sacraments, Canon Law
• Poetry, Philology
• Esotery, Alchemy
• Manuscripts, Editions, Translations, etc.

First Day Keynote: Sebastian Brock (Oxford University)

Second Day Keynote: Herman G. B. Teule (University of Leuven)

Venue: Pontificio Istituto Orientale, Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore 7, 00185 Roma, Italy

Contact: abdisho@pontificio-orientale.it

More detailed information will be provided later during the preparation. In addition, updates will be regularly posted on the conference web site (see here).