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Benjamin Schliesser is a Full Professor at the Institute of New Testament Studies at the University of Bern. His academic work focuses on New Testament Theology, particularly exploring the Pauline Letters and their implications for early Christian discourses on identity. He has authored several significant works, including 'Zweifel. Phänomene des Zweifels und der Zweiseeligkeit im frühen Christentum' and 'Glaube. Das Verständnis des Glaubens im frühen Christentum und seiner jüdischen und hellenistisch-römischen Umwelt', which analyze the complexities of faith and doubt in Christianity's formative years. Schliesser's extensive research has contributed to understanding the historical reception of New Testament texts and their social contexts within early Christianity. He is also actively involved in editorial work, contributing to series that address the historical and theological developments in biblical exegesis. He received his Doctoral Degree from Tübingen, where his dissertation focused on Romans 4, and he was awarded the John Templeton Award for Theological Promise. Schliesser has held various academic positions, enhancing the study and teaching of theology in Europe and beyond.
University of Bern • Bern, Switzerland
Professor of New Testament Studies, focusing on the theological implications of Pauline writings.
University of Bern • Bern, Switzerland
Actively contributed to the academic community through teaching and research.
University of Zürich • Zürich, Switzerland
Assisted in the administration and teaching of New Testament subjects.
Part of the Swiss Joint Master in Computer Science (Bern, Fribourg, Neuchâtel).