First International Convention of the RBS
Rome, September 15-18, 2008
With the aim of being a privileged means of meeting and interacting with others involved in this work, the convention is intended above all for those who practice Biblical-Semitic rhetorical analysis (which must be differentiated from the application of classical Greek-Latin Rhetoric to the biblical texts).
The convention is open, however, to all those interested in this way of approaching the biblical text (and other Semitic texts, especially the Koran), for which the phenomena of composition constitute the entrance point to their meaning.
The first conference has been requested of Cardinal Vanhoye, pioneer in the field of biblical rhetorical analysis, above all with regard to the Letter to the Hebrews, and Honorary President of the RBS; other recognised scholars will intervene, although these interventions will not be confined to the strict application of rhetorical analysis
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Meals
The Pontifical Gregorian University (PUG) is surrounded by numerous restaurants. The Cafeteria of the University offers a simple and convenient service, although only at lunch-time.
Sightseeing
We will take advantage of the location of the Convention, in the beautiful city of Rome. The Gregorian University is situated in the centre of the Eternal City, a few steps from the Trevi Fountain and just below the presidential palace of the Quirinal. Wednesday afternoon a guided tour of a particularly significant monument will be offered.
Accommodation
It is advisable to make reservations as soon as possible: it is very difficult to find a place not far from the centre of the city as the last moment. Besides hotels, (which are easily to be found via Internet), here is a list of convenient possibilities:
- Close to the University:
- Institute of il Rosario
Via di Sant’Agata dei Goti, 10 — tel: 06-679.23.46 — fax: 06-6994.1106 - The Sisters of Saint Joseph de Cluny
Via Angelo Poliziano, 38 — 00184 Rome — tel: 06-48.72.838 - Fraternités Monastiques de Jérusalem — Maison d’accueil Trinité des Monts - St Joseph
Piazza Trinità dei Monti, 3 — 00187 Rome
Information e reservations:
(0039) 06-679.74.36 (from Monday to Friday 8:00–13:00) — Fax (0039) 06-678.10.07
Email : maison.accueil.tdm@libero.it - Monastery of S. Gregorio al Celio (close to the Coliseum)
Tel. 06 700 8227 (contact person F. Sabio: 06-70.00.987). - Further away but well connected by public transport:
- The Sisters of S. Giuseppe dell'Apparizione
Casa Santa Emilia di Vialar
via Paolo III, 16 — 00165 Rome
tel: 06-39.36.65.28
email: sja.roma@suoresangiuseppe.191.it - The Marianist Sisters
Via Edoardo Jenner, 10A — 00151 Rome
Tel: 06-53.53.50 — 06-53.89.56 - Casa Santo Stefano
Via del Casaletto, 481
Email: szih@tiscali.it
www.szih-roma.com
Tel: 06-65.74.29.11 - Ancelle della Carità [Servants of Charity]
"Al Casaletto" — Via del Casaletto 538 — 00151 Rome
Tel. 06/6571 874/5 — Fax 06/65747334
www.alcasaletto.com - For consultation: www.hospites.it
Publication of the Acts of the Convention
Although not as yet foreseen, it is not impossible that the Acts of the Convention be published. In any case, they will be available on the Web site of the RBS: www.retoricabiblicaesemitica.org
Strasburg Conference, 24-28 July 2007
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