Raamkonventsioon

Raamkonventsioon is a Finnish term that may be used to refer to a convention or conference centered on the Bible and related biblical studies. It is not a widely standardized or common term in mainstream Finnish religious vocabulary, and its usage is usually limited to specific contexts, often as a direct or stylistic rendering of the English expression “Bible convention.”

In practice, events described as a raamkonventsioon would typically cover topics such as biblical exegesis, languages (for example Hebrew and Greek), theology, church history, archaeology related to biblical settings, and sometimes translation or devotional activities. Such gatherings can be organized by churches, theological seminaries, academic associations, or interdenominational networks and may vary in scope from regional meetings to national or international conferences. The format generally includes lectures, panel discussions, workshops, and opportunities for networking among scholars, clergy, students, and lay participants.

Linguistically, the word combines Raamattu (the Bible) with konventio, a form influenced by the Latin-derived word convention. In Finnish, more common terms for similar activities are konferenssi or seminaari, or more descriptive phrases like raamatuntutkimuksen konferenssi. The illative case form raamkonventsioon signals movement toward or entry into the event.

Given its rarity and varying usage, raamatullisen konferenssin or raamattuun liittyvän konferenssin ilmaisutavat ovat usein selkeämpiä vaihtoehtoja suomenkielisessä tekstissä. See also: konferenssi, seminaari, raamatuntutkimus, liitto.