Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The Danish theologian Frederik Poulsen was awarded the 2020 Nils Klim Prize for his outstanding contributions to Old Testament Studies.His work is characterised by an innovative combination of historical-critical and literary methodologies that have enabled him to cast new light on the ancient texts of the bible.

Frederik Poulsen is Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Theology at the University of Copenhagen.

In this interview he discusses his background and research in Old Testament Studies with peer Anne Katrine de Hemmer Gudme. Gudme is Professor in theology at the University in Oslo.