On October 5-7, UNC-Chapel Hill will host the Annual Meeting of the Nag Hammadi and Gnosticism Network, a group devoted to the study of the Coptic treatises of the Nag Hammadi Codices found in 1945 as well as other Coptic literature. As part of this conference, on Friday, October 6th, Professor David Brakke (Ohio State University) will deliver a keynote address entitled, “The Gnostic Origins of Christian Biblical Interpretation: From Gospel to Commentary.” All are invited to attend this event (Howell Hall 115, 4pm).

David Brakke is an expert on the history and literature of ancient Christianity who has authored or edited twelve books as well as written over 40 peer-reviewed articles and books chapters within the field of late ancient studies. From 2005 to 2015 Dr. Brakke served as editor of the Journal of Early Christian Studies. He is now the president of the International Association for Coptic Studies and a member of the Board of Consultants of the Journal of Religion.

For a poster of the keynote event, click here.