Peter W. Ochs
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Peter W. Ochs (born 1950)[1] is the Edgar M. Bronfman Professor of Modern Judaic Studies at the University of Virginia, where he has served since 1997. He is an influential thinker whose interests include Jewish philosophy and theology, modern and postmodern philosophical theology, pragmatism, and semiotics. Ochs coined the term "scriptural reasoning"[2] and is the co-founder (with Anglican theologian David F. Ford)[3] of the Society for Scriptural Reasoning,[4] which promotes interfaith dialog among Christians, Jews, and Muslims through scriptural study groups. He is also a co-founder of the Children of Abraham Institute, which promotes interfaith study and dialog among members of the Abrahamic religions.[5]
Peter Ochs | |
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Born | Peter W. Ochs 1950 |
Nationality (legal) | American |
Occupation(s) | Judaic studies professor theologian |
Spouse | Vanessa L. Ochs |
Children | Elizabeth Juliana |
Theological work | |
Language | English |
Main interests | Jewish philosophy Jewish theology Philosophical theology Pragmatism Semiotics |
Notable ideas | Scriptural reasoning |