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Centre for Patristics and Early Christianity

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A research centre of McMaster Divinity College providing opportunities to study the literature, theology, history & spirituality of early Christianity. www.mcmasterdivinity.ca/cpec

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Our co-director, @dwspringer.bsky.social was on the Patristica podcast yesterday with @mgbilby.bsky.social and Jack Bull.

16.07.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Patristics: From Master Narrative to Local Histories, Part 1 Reflecting on fifty years of the CSPS/ACÉP

Patristics, knowledge-making, Canadian research, and more! Fascinating insights from @annetteyreed.bsky.social

humanhistoriesofkn.substack.com/p/patristics...

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Theology as Dialogue in Early Christianity In this course, we will work through several examples of early Christian dialogues from writers such as Justin Martyr, Origen of Alexandria, Gregory of Nyssa, and Augustine of Hippo, and consider what...

There are still some seats in my #Theology as Dialogue in Early Christianity class in July at Regent College in Vancouver.

It's for credit or audit, in-person or online.

We're going to read a bunch of weird and fun and delightful texts together.

Join me!

www.regent-college.edu/summer/cours...

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As our conference nears completion, our own Paul Robinson delivers a sensational paper. Paul was one of two recipients of the CSPS student essay prizes.

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Day 2 of our Canadian patristics conference concludes with our keynote lecture by @annetteyreed.bsky.social

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The incomparable Jimmy Chan delights the crowd with a discussion of Augustine and AI.

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Conference season continues! The next three days we are in Toronto with the Canadian Society of Patristic Studies.

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Conference program: tinyurl.com/CSPSprogram

Registration for Virtual Attendance: forms.gle/quu36h8pjFLt....

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After a wonderful time at NAPS, we're off next to the Canadian Patristics Conference. If you're in Toronto next week, join us! If not, why not attend virtually? @annetteyreed.bsky.social is the keynote speaker & our co-director @dwspringer.bsky.social will be on site. See the reply below for info:

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Zeitschrift fΓΌr Antikes Christentum / Journal of Ancient Christianity Volume 29 Issue 1 Volume 29, issue 1 of the journal Zeitschrift fΓΌr Antikes Christentum / Journal of Ancient Christianity was published in 2025.

Zeitschrift fΓΌr Antikes Christentum / Journal of Ancient Christianity Vol. 29, No. 1 (2025) www.degruyterbrill.com/journal/key/... @degruyterbrill.bsky.social @dgb-relbibtheo.bsky.social @rgtedwards.bsky.social

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It was wonderful to have two of our stellar PhD students in attendance at #NAPS2025. If you're interested in our programs, send us a note!

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Congratulations!

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Very grateful as well to our good partners @wipfandstock for the donation of their set "Classic Studies on the Apostolic Fathers." Thank you, Michael

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We are incredibly grateful to @dgb-relbibtheo.bsky.social for the amazing donation of their Encyclopedia of Early Christianity. Our students will be thrilled!

23.05.2025 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Congratulations!

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Co-director @dwspringer.bsky.social presents on Valentinian influence on Irenaeus' doctrine of recapitulation.

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We are set up at #NAPS2025; Come say hello!

22.05.2025 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking forward to NAPS tomorrow! Presenting on Valentinian influence on Irenaeus' theory of recapitulation. Will also be in and out of our @patristicsearlyxty.bsky.social table in the book exhibit. Drop by! #NAPS2025

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I have uploaded the essay I am probably most proud of, in case you are interested. "Irenaeus on Divine Ascent."

www.academia.edu/129395564/Ir...

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Our latest Newsletter has been published. In this issue we review some of the activities of the past year, and highlight three upcoming conferences that we are involved with. To read the newsletter (and subscribe!), click the link below.

tinyurl.com/CPECnewsletter

28.04.2025 13:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Defending Christ: Celebrating 1700 Years of Nicaea | Redeemer University On this page: Speakers | Plenaries & Roundtable | Schedule | Proposal Submission | Accommodations | Travel Two of the creeds of the Ancient Churchβ€”the Nicene Creed and the Apostles’ Creedβ€”are without ...

Join us this Fall as we co-sponsor a special Nicaea anniversary conference. We are thrilled that three of our people have been asked to be the plenary speakers: Stan Porter, Stefana Laing & Megan Devore. If you are in the Toronto/Hamilton region in October, join us at Redeemer University.

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Patristic Theology, Vol. 1 is available! The essays remain online, but for $25 you can have your own copy (w/ exclusive access to intro essay). Order now, and be on the lookout for copies at NAPS; CPEC co-director @dwspringer.bsky.social & PT editor Kevin Clarke will be there. tinyurl.com/PTpurchase

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Lecturer in Biblical and Early Christian Studies at The University of Manchester Explore an exciting academic career as a Lecturer in Biblical and Early Christian Studies. Don't miss out on other academic jobs. Click to apply and explore more opportunities.

Lecturer in Biblical and Early Christian Studies- The University of Manchester - Humanities - Religions and Theology - School of Arts, Languages and Cultures #skystorians πŸ—ƒοΈwww.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMQ554/l...

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Book cover of Christian Women in the Patristic World: Their Influence, Authority, and Legacy in the Second through Fifth Centuries by Lynn H. Cohick and Amy Brown Hughes

Book cover of Christian Women in the Patristic World: Their Influence, Authority, and Legacy in the Second through Fifth Centuries by Lynn H. Cohick and Amy Brown Hughes

Almost missed posting for #WomensHistoryMonth!

I wrote (with Lynn Cohick) Christian Women in the Patristic World.

The thesis: women contributed substantially to the development of theology and practice in early Christianity.

Buy at your fave bookshop!

www.bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/christ...

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Coming soon!
The print edition of Patristic Theology, Vol. 1 is off to the printers. Look for it in the wild at the book exhibit at NAPS in May! As always, the articles will remain online and open access at tinyurl.com/patristictheology
Submissions are now being accepted for Volumes 2 and 3.

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New isue of Journal of Early Christian Studies Vol. 33, No, 1, (2025) muse.jhu.edu/issue/54468 @hopkinspress.bsky.social @projectmuse.bsky.social @drewjakeprof.bsky.social @iannelsonmills.bsky.social @libbiesp.bsky.social

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The Didache: A Lost and Rediscovered Early Text of the Teachings of Jesus This is Part 1 of an edited shortened version of a lecture on the DIDACHE that I recently gave to my β€œTabor Research Community in our monthly Zoom meeting. This ancient manuscript, lost in an…

The Didache: A Lost and Rediscovered Early Text of the Teachings of Jesus

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Mothers Of The (Nicene) Church: Helena Augusta As I stared at the fragments of the cross of Christ on display in the Cathedral of Palma de Mallorca last year, I was struck with the apparent

As I continue to reflect on the Council of Nicaea for its 1700th anniversary this year, it seemed appropriate to share about the mother of Nicaea this Women's History Month: Helena Augusta.

Read about it here: www.patheos.com/blogs/anxiou...

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A special thanks to @rogerpearse.bsky.social for bringing this volume to our attention.

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Early Ethiopian Saints, A Conversation
YouTube video by Centre for Patristics & Early Christianity Early Ethiopian Saints, A Conversation

Our latest CPEC interview has been uploaded! CPEC co-director @dwspringer.bsky.social chats with Evangelos from @scriptoriumpub.bsky.social about their recent publication, 'Saints of Ethiopia.'

youtu.be/cgEUh49KjP8

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