The Society for Old Testament Study (SOTS) is a learned society, based in the British Isles, of professional scholars and others committed to the study of the Old Testament.

Conferences

On 4 Jan 2024, SOTS will host a one-day online event. More information is available here.

The Society meets twice a year for conferences (an online winter meeting and an in-person summer meeting). Most recently, SOTS met at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge (further information). Information about past meetings and future meetings is also available.

Publications

The Society commissions publications in the field of Old Testament Study, including an annual Book List and regular monographs and other volumes. It also publishes  a Wiki providing reliable scholarly information in this subject area. Details may be consulted and links explored on the Publications page.

President

The current President of SOTS is Prof Katharine Dell