Testimonials
"I have participated in many academic conferences over the past forty years, but the EFBR Old Testament symposium was in so many ways the best I have ever experienced. It combined the best features of an excellent doctoral seminar with experts in the field, a collegial context in which we ate and conversed together, and the feel of a family as we encouraged and affirmed one another. I came away challenged, refreshed, and ready to do it again!"
- Daniel Estes
"I have greatly benefited from the EFBR symposia I’ve attended, both in presenting my work and getting helpful feedback and discussion, and in learning from others’ presentations. Because they are on a focused topic, the cross-fertilization between papers is stimulating and helpful. Because they are smaller gatherings, they are conferences where we really confer in a congenial and collegial atmosphere. Highly recommended!"
- Steve Walton
"It was a genuine privilege to be invited to participate in an EFBR symposium. The opportunity to meet with a broad spectrum of evangelical scholars was a unique experience, one that both broadened and deepened my understanding of the topic under consideration. I am grateful that such a vehicle exists and would encourage anyone who is invited to take advantage of it."
- John Oswalt
"The EFBR symposia bring together a small group of scholars who work together on a focused topic to produce quality biblical research that serves the church. Each time I have come away sharpened in my understanding and enriched in my faith with new friends who are also co-laborers for God’s kingdom. It’s a winning combination of warm Christian fellowship, rigorous scholarship, and gospel impact."
- Murray Smith
"It’s an enormous privilege to share with colleagues at the EFBR symposium. Here, we have the chance to discuss in detail and reflect on matters in the Old Testament that really matter for Christian discipleship."