Society of Biblical Literature
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The Society of Biblical Literature is a scholarly organization dedicated to the academic study of the Bible and related literature, bringing together researchers, educators, and students through publications, conferences, and professional resources.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Society of Biblical Literature canonical | 6 |
| Society of Biblical Literature and Exegesis | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T10114153 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Society of Biblical Literature Context triple: [Society of Biblical Literature Press, parentOrganization, Society of Biblical Literature]
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A.
Society of Biblical Literature Press
Society of Biblical Literature Press is the publishing arm of the Society of Biblical Literature, producing scholarly works and critical editions related to biblical studies.
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B.
Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas
Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas is an international scholarly society dedicated to the academic study and critical research of the New Testament.
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C.
Society of Biblical Literature website
The Society of Biblical Literature website is the official online platform providing access to the organization’s publications, resources, and information for scholars and students of biblical studies.
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D.
American Academy of Religion
The American Academy of Religion is a major scholarly society dedicated to the academic study of religion, bringing together researchers, educators, and students to advance understanding of religious traditions and practices.
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E.
Association for Biblical Higher Education
The Association for Biblical Higher Education is a North American accrediting agency that evaluates and certifies evangelical Christian colleges, universities, and Bible institutions for academic and theological quality.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Society of Biblical Literature Target entity description: The Society of Biblical Literature is a scholarly organization dedicated to the academic study of the Bible and related literature, bringing together researchers, educators, and students through publications, conferences, and professional resources.
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A.
Society of Biblical Literature Press
Society of Biblical Literature Press is the publishing arm of the Society of Biblical Literature, producing scholarly works and critical editions related to biblical studies.
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B.
Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas
Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas is an international scholarly society dedicated to the academic study and critical research of the New Testament.
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C.
Society of Biblical Literature website
The Society of Biblical Literature website is the official online platform providing access to the organization’s publications, resources, and information for scholars and students of biblical studies.
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D.
American Academy of Religion
The American Academy of Religion is a major scholarly society dedicated to the academic study of religion, bringing together researchers, educators, and students to advance understanding of religious traditions and practices.
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E.
Association for Biblical Higher Education
The Association for Biblical Higher Education is a North American accrediting agency that evaluates and certifies evangelical Christian colleges, universities, and Bible institutions for academic and theological quality.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
nonprofit organization
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scholarly organization ⓘ |
| abbreviation | SBL ⓘ |
| aims |
to foster critical investigation of the Bible
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to promote academic study of biblical literature ⓘ to support scholarly exchange ⓘ |
| collaboratesWith | American Academy of Religion ⓘ |
| country |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| field |
biblical studies
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religious studies ⓘ |
| focus |
academic study of the Bible
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study of related ancient Near Eastern and Mediterranean literature ⓘ |
| formerName |
Society of Biblical Literature and Exegesis
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linked to:
Society of Biblical Literature
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| foundedIn |
1880
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19th century ⓘ |
| hasDivision |
SBL Press
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linked to:
Society of Biblical Literature Press
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| hasMember |
biblical scholars
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educators ⓘ graduate students ⓘ religious studies scholars ⓘ theologians ⓘ |
| hasPublicationType |
commentary series
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monograph series ⓘ online resources ⓘ peer-reviewed journal ⓘ |
| headquartersLocation |
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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linked to:
Atlanta
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| language | English ⓘ |
| membershipType |
individual members
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institutional members ⓘ |
| name | Society of Biblical Literature ⓘ |
| organizes |
academic conferences
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annual meetings ⓘ international meetings ⓘ |
| provides |
career development resources
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pedagogical resources ⓘ professional resources for scholars ⓘ |
| publishes |
Journal of Biblical Literature
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Review of Biblical Literature ⓘ SBL Press books ⓘ reference works in biblical studies ⓘ |
| subjectArea |
Greco-Roman context of the Bible
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Hebrew Bible ⓘ
linked to:
Tanakh
New Testament ⓘ Old Testament ⓘ
linked to:
Christian Old Testament
Second Temple Judaism ⓘ ancient Near Eastern literature ⓘ early Christianity ⓘ |
| website | https://www.sbl-site.org/ ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Society of Biblical Literature Description of subject: The Society of Biblical Literature is a scholarly organization dedicated to the academic study of the Bible and related literature, bringing together researchers, educators, and students through publications, conferences, and professional resources.
Referenced by (7)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
The Forgotten Kingdom: The Archaeology and History of Northern Israel
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publisher
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Society of Biblical Literature
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linked to: Society of Biblical Literature