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PhD candidate in NT & Christian Origins (migration & Acts) at the University of Edinburgh § coordinating refugee and asylum seeker support projects with the Naz § usual caveats: views are my own, etc.

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Joy for All – CSBV

Excellent #joyforall resources from the Centre for the Study of the Bible and Violence designed to support local churches in responding to the co-option of Christmas by the far right www.csbvbristol.org.uk/joy-for-all/...

05.12.2025 21:50 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

In addition to Dr Novenson, we're also excited to have from Prof John Barclay (Emeritus Prof at Durham University) & Dr Ben Blackwell, (Westminster Theological Centre) present papers. We'll have a book review panel to engage Dr Neil Martin’s *Galatians Reconsidered* (Apollos/IVP).

05.12.2025 12:28 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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New Testament | Tyndale Fellowship The New Testament Study Group of Tyndale Fellowship exists to promote evangelical scholarship that takes seriously the authority of the Bible and rigorous academic study by engaging with issues in our...

📢 Tyndale Fellowship New Testament Study Group: #CallforPapers 📢

The group invites proposals on the question of 'Paul within Judaism'. The Tyndale Lecture will be delivered by Dr Matt Novenson (Princeton Theological Seminary).

1 - 3 July '26 🔗 More info: www.tyndalefellowship.org/new-testament

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U of California Press: HOLIDAY30

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Looking forward to taking part in this roundtable conversation tomorrow, do join if you're available.

02.12.2025 18:12 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

(thanks to @linatoth.bsky.social for guidance in the early stages and to @drkatiecross.bsky.social in the editing process).

02.12.2025 17:56 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

A privilege to contribute to this issue. A different piece from what I'm used to, but enjoyable to write, w/ space to reflect on text, sociology, & experience.

How much evil he has done to your saints? Ananias, Saul, and a Christian approach to the Contact Hypothesis in the Scottish refugee context

02.12.2025 17:54 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Moshe Greenberg's AYBC commentary on Ezekiel 1–20 is Logos' free book of the month.

#freebook www.logos.com/free-book?id...

02.12.2025 17:29 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Theology in Scotland Theology in Scotland is a journal of theology which is general in scope, but which is rooted in the Scottish theological tradition.

Afternoon all,

In the week we issued our latest edition, we would like to thank our outgoing editor @linatoth.bsky.social for choosing the theme and for her time during the handover to our new editor @drkatiecross.bsky.social. Congratulations to you both for seeing this edition come to fruition.

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Hi Paul, are you happy to add another Paul?

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I enjoyed exploring Boston yesterday, especially the relevant (unnervingly so) exhibit 'Revolution: 250 years of Art and Activism in Boston' in the Public Library. Definitely doesn't pull any punches. The library itself (old & new) is one of the most impressive public spaces I've visited. #aarsbl25

28.11.2025 00:29 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Wonderful to catch up with friends. As for sessions, I spent most of my time with the Acts and EFM crew; papers were of high quality. Grateful for the discussion and feedback my presentations generated. Another highlight was the panel discussion about P. Sloan's new book.

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Sessions/Presentations

In/visible Luminaries: The Mobility and Agency of the Four Prophets of Caesarea
 Saturday, November 22 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Falmouth (Fourth Floor)

 Exile (Forced Migrations) in Biblical Literature Section Papers Presenter
Competing Cosmopolitanisms: Border Vocabulary and Experience in the Areopagus Speech
 Sunday, November 23 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Clarendon (Third Floor)

 Book of Acts Section Papers and Panel Presenter

Sessions/Presentations In/visible Luminaries: The Mobility and Agency of the Four Prophets of Caesarea Saturday, November 22 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Falmouth (Fourth Floor) Exile (Forced Migrations) in Biblical Literature Section Papers Presenter Competing Cosmopolitanisms: Border Vocabulary and Experience in the Areopagus Speech Sunday, November 23 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Clarendon (Third Floor) Book of Acts Section Papers and Panel Presenter

Me, standing & presenting at the lectern.

Me, standing & presenting at the lectern.

Really enjoyed myself at #aarsbl25 this year. It didn't start terribly well when I was detained in the airport for a few hours (an error -- not mine!), but Boston more than made up for it. A privilege to present in the Acts and the Exile (Forced Migrations) in Biblical Literature Sections.

27.11.2025 23:54 — 👍 7    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

As discussed at the AGM and in Michelle's recent email, we're hoping to launch the first instalment of the BNTS newsletter in the new year.

As such, I'd be grateful if you could share your news either in the comments or via email to Siobhán at info.officer@bnts.org.uk.

27.11.2025 14:15 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 1

Ich stimme zu.

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I used PowerPoint, one was necessary because I was showing pictures of inscriptions; for the other one, it was useful to have primary texts on the screen during the Q&A.

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So, when is the free coffee available in the exhibition hall? Priorities. #sblaar25 #aarsbl25

24.11.2025 12:35 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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a man in a suit and tie is touching his face with his finger . ALT: a man in a suit and tie is touching his face with his finger .
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"Acts is the most important book in the New Testament." Steve Walton has thrown down the gauntlet. #aarsbl25

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Colour photo of Jeremy Carrette and Shannon Vallor speaking on stage in the Martin Hall

Colour photo of Jeremy Carrette and Shannon Vallor speaking on stage in the Martin Hall

Colour photo of attendees sat together in Martin Hall

Colour photo of attendees sat together in Martin Hall

Colour photo of Liz MacWhirter stood speaking at the lectern in Martin Hall

Colour photo of Liz MacWhirter stood speaking at the lectern in Martin Hall

Colour photo of Mustafa Briggs speaking whilst sat beside Shadaab Rahemtulla on the stage in Martin Hall

Colour photo of Mustafa Briggs speaking whilst sat beside Shadaab Rahemtulla on the stage in Martin Hall

What a fantastic weekend we had celebrating our fifth annual New College Festival of Books and Beliefs! 📚🍂

We had a fabulous turnout for our exciting programme of speakers. It was so lovely to see everyone there as we explored the relationship between literature & belief 😊

21.11.2025 16:50 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

No Durham reception either, as far as I can see.

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Doesn't appear to be there. 😥

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Depictions of immigrants in British newspapers between 1841 and 2021

Our next @ihr.bsky.social Migration and Mobility Seminar will be on 25th November. We will be welcoming Ben Braber to present on depictions of immigrants in British media between 1841 and 2021 - sign up link here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

10.11.2025 10:44 — 👍 11    🔁 7    💬 0    📌 0

Looking forward it.

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Home - Boston Athenaeum The Boston Athenaeum is a unique combination of library, museum, and cultural center in a magnificent landmark building.

This year at #AARSBL, the #AncientEducation and #BookHistory program units are teaming up to host an off-site session at the Boston Athenaeum, just a short walk from the Convention Center. bostonathenaeum.org 1/

12.11.2025 00:33 — 👍 20    🔁 12    💬 2    📌 1

Wait, so you’re saying the old argument that AE 1896.27 attests to a cohort in Syria (and that’s basically close enough to Galilee) isn’t legit?

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I wasn’t able to join live, so thank you for sharing the recording. A very helpful and timely response.

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A tile with well-preserved surface impressions: three distinct outline of shoes with hobnail patterns in the center, a animal paw prints nearby, and a rectangular maker's stamp with worn lettering and an imprint of a foot. And finger lines.
The tile surface shows additional small impressions and chips.

A tile with well-preserved surface impressions: three distinct outline of shoes with hobnail patterns in the center, a animal paw prints nearby, and a rectangular maker's stamp with worn lettering and an imprint of a foot. And finger lines. The tile surface shows additional small impressions and chips.

Like a time capsule: a #Roman tile marked with #finger lines, hobnail #shoe prints, #dog's paw prints, and a #stamp of the LEG(io) XIIII G(emina). Tiles with imprints are very common, since tiles were laid out to dry in the open air ahead of firing, where...🧵1/2

#TilesOnTuesday 🏺

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