1996 Bachelor of Arts (Hons 1) (University of Sydney)
2000 PhD (University of Sydney)
2006 Bachelor of Divinity (Hons 1) (MTC)
2006 Diploma of Ministry (MTC)
2006 Deaconed (Anglican Church of Australia, Sydney Diocese)
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
1992-96 Student, University of Sydney
1996-99 Student, University of Sydney
1999-05 Co-ordinator and Lecturer, Sydney Hebrew Summer School
2000 Tutor, Department of Semitic Studies, University of Sydney
2000-01 MTS (University of New South Wales)
2000-05 Lecturer, Southern Cross College, Chester Hill
2002 Tutor, Department of Semitic Studies, University of Sydney
2002-05 Student, Moore College
2002-05 Catechist, Cross-culture Bible Church
2006- Honorary Curate, Cross-culture Bible Church
Members
Interests
Ancient ‘stuff’
kicking back with friends
travelling
making my own coffee
RELATED
With Meagre Powers
Online resources
Academic Biography
1996 Bachelor of Arts (Hons 1) (University of Sydney)
2000 PhD (University of Sydney)
2006 Bachelor of Divinity (Hons 1) (MTC)
2006 Diploma of Ministry (MTC)
2006 Deaconed (Anglican Church of Australia, Sydney Diocese)
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
1992-96 Student, University of Sydney
1996-99 Student, University of Sydney
1999-05 Co-ordinator and Lecturer, Sydney Hebrew Summer School
2000 Tutor, Department of Semitic Studies, University of Sydney
2000-01 MTS (University of New South Wales)
2000-05 Lecturer, Southern Cross College, Chester Hill
2002 Tutor, Department of Semitic Studies, University of Sydney
2002-05 Student, Moore College
2002-05 Catechist, Cross-culture Bible Church
2006- Honorary Curate, Cross-culture Bible Church
The Rev Dr George Athas
Director of Postgraduate Studies
Lectures in Old Testament, Hebrew and Church History
George and his wife Koula along with daughters Hosanna and Josephine love living at the But-Har-Gra community in Croydon Park and attending Earlwood Anglican Community Church.
George has previously taught at the University of Sydney and Southern Cross College. He loves ancient ‘stuff’, kicking back with friends, travelling and his coffee machine. He also suffers from jazz-i-tis and addiction to Formula One. He often finds relief by watching cricket with Koula.
george.athas@moore.edu.au
Monographs
Co-author with I. M. Young, Highlights of Biblical Hebrew. Second Edition. Beverly Hills, NSW: Ancient Vessel Press, 2003.
The Tel Dan Inscription: A Reappraisal and a New Interpretation. Journal for the Study of the Old Testament Supplement Series, 360. Copenhagen International Seminar, 12. Sheffield: Sheffield Academic Press, 2003.
Co-author with I. M. Young, Elementary Biblical Hebrew: An Introductory Grammar. 2008 (fourth) Edition. Croydon Park, NSW: Ancient Vessel Press, 2008.
‘Reflections on Scripture: Using the Distinction between Jews and Gentiles as an Exegetical Key’. Pages 125–40 in Donald Robinson: Selected Works. Appreciation (eds. Peter G. Bolt and Mark D. Thompson; Camperdown/Newtown, NSW: Australian Church Record/Moore College).
‘The Creation of Israel: The Cosmic Proportions of the Exodus Event’. Pages 30–59 in Exploring Exodus: Literary, Theological and Contemporary Approaches (eds. Brian S. Rosner and Paul R. Williamson; Nottingham: Apollos).
Articles and Essays
‘Setting the Record Straight: What are we Saying about the Tel Dan Inscription?’ Journal of Semitic Studies 51.2 (2006), 241–55.
Book Reviews
Steve Mason, Josephus and the New Testament. Second Edition. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson. Reviewed in
ReformedTheological Review 65.2 (2006), 115–16.
Book Review: Jefford Apostolic Fathers (in RTR)
‘The Tel Dan Inscription: A reappraisal and a New Interpretation’. Ph.D. Thesis accepted by the University of Sydney, 1999
Elementary Biblical Hebrew: An Introductory Grammar. Co-edited by I.M. Young
The verbal system of Biblical Hebrew
History and Historiography in Ancient Israel and Judah
The book of Zechariah and the early history of the Persian Province of Yehud
Interpretation of the Book of Daniel
Interpretation of Paul’s letter to the Romans.
Verbal aspect in Biblical Hebrew
History and Historiography in Ancient Israel and Judah
The book of Zechariah and the early history of the Persian Province of Yehud
Interpretation of the Book of Daniel
Interpretation of Paul’s letter to the Romans
Early Christianity in Asia Minor (including travel to relevant sites)