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Hannah Swithinbank

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Assorted Bobbins | Theology, (Ancient) History (PhD, St Andrews) | Priest and curate in the Church of England | London, but always missing Cornwall http://hannahswithinbank.com

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Hannah Swithinbank @hannahswiv.bsky.social · Jul 26

With a certain amount of disbelief that this is fiiiiiiinally out there in the world... I'm delighted/relieved/irrationally terrified that this article is now out in the latest issue of Biblical Interpretation.

Ghosts of the Remnant

Abstract The book of Jeremiah is well-known for the aporias and fractures within its text, which are much discussed. In Jeremiah 39–44 these confusions appear as indicative of two antagonistic communi...

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Hannah Swithinbank @hannahswiv.bsky.social · 3h

See, for comparison. Dressing Gown like Dressing Gown.

Hannah Swithinbank @hannahswiv.bsky.social · 3h

I've really only just now registered that Leo in OBAA is wearing a variant of Arthur Dent's dressing gown. I love it and I will now insist that PTA made this choice deliberately.

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Hannah Swithinbank @hannahswiv.bsky.social · 21h

I am not ready for 2026.
I am *so* ready for this.

Interview With The Vampire Fanpage @iwtvupdates.bsky.social · 1d

Full teaser for #TheVampireLestat, featuring never-before-seen footage!

#InterviewWithTheVampire
#NYCC #NYCC2025 #iwtv

Hannah Swithinbank @hannahswiv.bsky.social · 1d

Sometimes I miss the days when all Jared Leto was known for was leaning beautifully in My So Called Life.

Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 1d

Audiences just can get enough of Jared Leto

Cosmic Marvel @dailycosmicmarvel.bsky.social · 1d

‘TRON: ARES’ has earned $14.3M in its opening day at the domestic box office.

For comparison, ‘MORBIUS’ opened to $17.3M.

Hannah Swithinbank @hannahswiv.bsky.social · 1d

Me and every other curate I've wailed to about writing this week's sermon:
"@praxeas.bsky.social's notes this week are really helpful"
(writing it still kicked my arse as I had to shave off all the thoughts going too many which-ways)

Hannah Swithinbank @hannahswiv.bsky.social · 2d

No one is more excited than a hairdresser when you say, “pls bob my hair”

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Prof Anna Watts @profannawatts.bsky.social · 2d

Lol the Nobels can't even acknowledge women's contribution to discovery. But sure let's acknowledge The Machines.

Headline from an article in Nature this week that states "Prizes must recognize machine contributions to discovery. The future of science will be written by humans and machines together. Awards should reflect that reality."

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Hannah Swithinbank @hannahswiv.bsky.social · 2d

One of my favourite seven year olds was just reading *me* The Giraffe, The Pelly, and Me, which was delightful. But also I own a first edition of that book, and I feel very old (again).

Hannah Swithinbank @hannahswiv.bsky.social · 3d

Happy ‘no be honest, have you really heard of the Nobel Laureate in Literature’ day

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Matt Thiessen @mattthiessen.bsky.social · 3d

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Hannah Swithinbank @hannahswiv.bsky.social · 3d

And yet ATP is exactly where I started 😂

Hannah Swithinbank @hannahswiv.bsky.social · 3d

SO RUDE.

Hannah Swithinbank @hannahswiv.bsky.social · 4d

They gave us lunch at today’s clergy study day, which was lovely, but I had half a miso white chocolate brownie thing and now I’m falling into a sugar coma.

Hannah Swithinbank @hannahswiv.bsky.social · 4d

How a bunch of people are simultaneously obsessed with the greatness of England and Britain *and* with drubbing study of its literature and history is BAFFLING to me.

Naomi Alderman @naomialderman.bsky.social · 4d

I cannot understand what these people think the purpose of human life is?

It is *not* "pursue joy, deal justly, love well, try to understand as much and see as much of this beautiful world and of the deepness, richness and variety of human culture and experience as you can before you die"?

Tim Worthington @outonbluesix.bsky.social · 4d

How is this repeatedly made into a policy issue - by *all* parties - when the blunt fact of the matter is that grown adults who are obliged to pay for their own education, and relentlessly pursued to repay their loans, should be able to study whatever the fuck they want.

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Hannah Swithinbank @hannahswiv.bsky.social · 5d

Any particular one?

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Hannah Swithinbank @hannahswiv.bsky.social · 5d

In an utterly schocking and surprising development, my HP printer has been extremely fritz-y since I took it off the HP page / ink subscription garbage.
*IF* I were to buy an affordable, wireless, UTTERLY FREE FROM SUBSCRIPTIONS printer in the UK, what should it be?

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Hannah Swithinbank @hannahswiv.bsky.social · 6d

Oh that's worse. Kettles are particular

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Hannah Swithinbank @hannahswiv.bsky.social · 6d

Adulthood is when your parents come and stay in your house when you're away, finish your granola and don't wash up the jar.

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Hannah Swithinbank @hannahswiv.bsky.social · 6d

I have been anti-flued and anti-covided and given the world’s tiniest plaster. Let’s go autumn schools and visiting routine.

Hannah Swithinbank @hannahswiv.bsky.social · 7d

I massively enjoy The Illusionist score. I’m sure it’s made me believe the film is better than it was.

Hannah Swithinbank @hannahswiv.bsky.social · 7d

(I say this with love)

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Hannah Swithinbank @hannahswiv.bsky.social · 7d

I think this describes at least 77% of TV Christie, no?

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Hannah Swithinbank @hannahswiv.bsky.social · 7d

It’s not that I’m not grateful for baseball on the iPlayer, but also, by my estimate there has been more live baseball on the BBC than live cricket 🏏 and I continue to be baffled by English cricket’s engagement plan.

Hannah Swithinbank @hannahswiv.bsky.social · 8d

But I did return home to this! So looking forward to spending some time with it this autumn, thank you, @hannareichel.bsky.social

A small red paper back book

FOR SUCH
A TIME AS THIS
AN EMERGENCY DEVOTIONAL
HANNA REICHEL

Hannah Swithinbank @hannahswiv.bsky.social · 8d

After two weeks living in a theological college bedroom again, I can confirm that I am fully done with that part of life.