Professor Receives Catholic Press Assoc. Book Award - Georgetown College

Georgetown University Associate Professor of Theology Alan Mitchell was recently recognized by the Catholic Press Association, receiving second prize in the category of Scripture for his book in the Sacra Pagina Series, Hebrews (Liturgical Press, 2007).

The Catholic Press Association noted, “this commentary succeeds beautifully in accomplishing one of the stated goals of the Sacra Pagina series of commentaries in providing ‘sound, critical analysis without any loss of sensitivity to religious meaning.’ Alan Mitchell’s sensitivity to the Septuagint, and the broader context of Hellenisitic Jewish authors and tradition adds a dimension to the volume not often found in other commentaries on Hebrews. In no way does the thoroughness of Mitchell’s scholarship detract from the beauty of the Book of Hebrews in its Exhortative, homiletic power.”

"We congratulate Dr. Mitchell on this important recognition of his scholarship," said Terrence Reynolds, chair of the theology department. “His book is an important contribution to a critical area of study, and this is a well-deserved award.”