In recent years, the Reception History of the Bible has become an increasingly important research topic. Edmondo Lupieri’s work has been pioneering in this field: he devoted his scholarly life to the investigation of biblical texts, especially the New Testament, and their interpretation across time. His methodology is demonstrated by his analyses of the Book of Revelation and by his research into the historical figures of Jesus, John the Baptist, and Mary Magdalene. In recognition of his contribution, Lupieri was honored with two separate Festschriften in 2022, one edited by American and the other by Italian colleagues. This panel aims at fostering a conversation regarding these books. Each of them is presented by the editors and discussed by three speakers who consider topics related to the New Testament, Early Christianity, the History of Exegesis, and Reception History, reflecting on Lupieri’s contributions to such fields. He himself will respond to the discussion. The panel is divided into two sections: (1) Presentation of C.G. Pardee, J.M. Tripp (eds.), Sacred Texts and Sacred Figures. The Reception and Use of Inherited Traditions in Early Christian Literature. A Festschrift in Honor of Edmondo F. Lupieri (JAOC 25), Turnhout, Brepols 2022; (2) Presentation of: L. Arcari, L. Carnevale (eds.), Dignus es accipere librum. Miscellanea di studi in onore di Edmondo Lupieri per il suo LXXII compleanno (Quaderni di Vetera Christianorum 35), Edipuglia, Bari 2022. Session1: Sacred Texts and Sacred Figures. The Reception and Use of Inherited Traditions in Early Christian Literature. A Festschrift in Honor of Edmondo F. LupieriChairs:Jeffrey M. Tripp (Rock Valley College) Cambry Pardee (Pepperdine University) Discussants:Chris Skinner (Loyola University)Teresa Calpino (Loyola University)Timothy J. Lang (University of St Andrews) Session 2: Dignus es accipere librum. Miscellanea di studi in onore di Edmondo Lupieri per il suo LXXII compleannoChairs:Luca Arcari (Università di Napoli Federico II)Laura Carnevale (Università di Bari Aldo Moro) Discussants:Fabio Caruso (Loyola University) Davide Dainese (Alma Mater-Università di Bologna) Respondent: Edmondo F. Lupieri (Loyola University)