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Rev. Prof. Matthew J. M. Coomber

@mjmcoomber.bsky.social

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Professor/Episcopal priest researching & teaching anti-imperial resistance in the Bible & practicing anti-fascist resistance in the world, 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ally | https://www.amazon.com/author/coomber | he/him | posts mine Described as “dope teacher” in student eval

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Rev. Prof. Matthew J. M. Coomber @mjmcoomber.bsky.social · Nov 8

Hi folks! Excited to make new connections via the Religious Studies Scholars starter pack (ty, @alana-m-vincent.net!)

I’m biblical scholar using sociology & trauma studies to understand what ancient texts can teach us about naming & resisting economic, religious, & ethnic oppression

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Rev. Prof. Matthew J. M. Coomber @mjmcoomber.bsky.social · 7h

Good grief!
… and discernment process
… and psychological evaluations

One could go on

Rev. Prof. Matthew J. M. Coomber @mjmcoomber.bsky.social · 14h

Should you need a catalyst for procrastination (perhaps from writing an SBL/AAR paper?), here you go...

Leila Lois @leilaboos.bsky.social · 1d

It’s spooky season 👻 Nos Calan Gaeaf @reviewwales.bsky.social

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EP160 Halloween Folklore: Ghostly Games & Welsh Spirits on Nos Calan Gaeaf (Ghosts & Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees)

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Rev. Prof. Matthew J. M. Coomber @mjmcoomber.bsky.social · 16h

Amen

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The Assisi Project @assisiproject.com · 16h

"I pray and counsel you...to live always a most holy and simple life. Be careful to avoid anyone who would teach or guide you in any other way." #SaintFrancisOfAssisi #LiveTheGospel

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Rev. Prof. Matthew J. M. Coomber @mjmcoomber.bsky.social · 16h

"to stop living like civilians and start fighting like soldiers"
...just like Jesus and his disciples did 🙄

Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 17h

The group describes itself as a ‘spiritual army’ opposed to ‘sin and cultural decay’, and ‘a coalition of Christians… who believe it’s time for the Church to stop living like civilians and start fighting like soldiers’. humanists.uk/2025/10/09/h...

Homophobic Christian Nationalist mob targets London’s gay district

A homophobic religious mob calling themselves the ‘King’s Army’ organised an intimidating mob in the streets of London’s Soho – the heart of London’s LGBT+ community, home to many LGBT+ bars, clubs,…

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Rev. Prof. Matthew J. M. Coomber @mjmcoomber.bsky.social · 17h

Ordered Elizabeth Backfish and Cynthia Shafer-Elliot's new book, out Oct. 14: preorder available at Thriftbooks.com

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Grounded Theology in the Hebrew Bible:... book by Elizabeth Backfish

Buy a cheap copy of Grounded Theology in the Hebrew Bible:... book by Elizabeth Backfish. Many books focus on either the cultural contexts of ancient Israel or the theology of the Hebrew Scriptures. T...

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Diana Butler Bass @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social · 1d

There are two stories of pastors making the rounds today.

If you think the first is Christ-like, you probably failed Sunday School. And the second? Well, it speaks for itself.

WWJD? It ain't hard to figure it out.

A Tale of Two Pastors
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A Tale of Two Pastors

WWJD?

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Rev. Prof. Matthew J. M. Coomber @mjmcoomber.bsky.social · 1d

The girlfriend of one of the founders of antifa

Mariah von Wedemeyer Weller & Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Weller was a Computer scientist and fiancé of Dietrich Bonhoeffer up until his murdered by the Nazi state.

Rev. Prof. Matthew J. M. Coomber @mjmcoomber.bsky.social · 1d

The girlfriend of one of the founders of antifa

Bix Caleen and Cassian Andor, who is one (two) of the people that made the rebellion in Star Wars possible

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And-BOO 👻 Jacobs (he/him) @drewjakeprof.bsky.social · 1d

this Oglesby essay is really great, perfect launching point for an undergrad class to discuss space, spoliation, empire in ancient & modern worlds

Sarah E. Bond @sarahebond.bsky.social · 1d

The latest Pasts Imperfect is out! This week, art historian Lachelle Oglesby discusses obelisks, Roman colonialism, & the AAR summer school. Then, a video game on repatriation, the Nubian ivory trade, a new Roman wood workshop, new ancient world journals by @yaleclassicslib.bsky.social & much more.

Pasts Imperfect (10.9.25)

This week, art historian and AAR Classical Summer School attendee Lachelle Oglesby discusses obelisks, Roman colonialism, and lived experiences in ancient Rome. Then, a new video game allows you to "r...

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Rev. Prof. Matthew J. M. Coomber @mjmcoomber.bsky.social · 1d

The struggle is real

Rev. Prof. Matthew J. M. Coomber @mjmcoomber.bsky.social · 5d

Visited mom‘s grave with my sister today & we saw this decoration. I don’t know the family, but I do love them 🥹😄

Grave with Halloween decorations, including a ghost saying boo!

Rev. Prof. Matthew J. M. Coomber @mjmcoomber.bsky.social · 5d

Lovely!

Rev. Prof. Matthew J. M. Coomber @mjmcoomber.bsky.social · 5d

Folks don’t take enough time to appreciate that 😄

Rev. Prof. Matthew J. M. Coomber @mjmcoomber.bsky.social · 5d

You’ve been warned

Sarah E. Bond @sarahebond.bsky.social · 5d

October 5: Apologies for the bad news, but today is one of the 3 unluckiest days of the year in the Roman calendar. Definitely let people know that the underworld opens up to the living today (mundus patet) and so you just can’t leave your house, especially to sail (also on August 24 & November 8).

The tomb was designated the “Tomb of Cerberus” after the incredible mural of Hercules fighting the three-headed dog that guarded the underworld.

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Rev. Prof. Matthew J. M. Coomber @mjmcoomber.bsky.social · 5d

Note: “demanded *cheap* bread.” Not handouts, but fair treatment

The affluent often portray the demands of the impoverished as cries for handouts,when they’re simply calls for what is due

Carve Her Name @carvehername.bsky.social · 5d

#OnThisDay, 5 Oct 1789, thousands of women instigate and lead the March on Versailles.

They - along with revolutionaries who join them - besiege the Palace to demand cheap bread.

#WomenInHistory #OTD #History #WomensHistory #FrenchHistory #RevolutionaryWomen 🗃️
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contemporary illustration of the march, with women pulling a cannon and carrying pikes.

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Rev. Prof. Matthew J. M. Coomber @mjmcoomber.bsky.social · 5d

Yeah, can’t go wrong with Déjà Vu

Rev. Prof. Matthew J. M. Coomber @mjmcoomber.bsky.social · 5d

A pope promoting
- Life before death
- Liberation prior to heaven
- Faith centered in compassion

Joshua McElwee @joshmcelwee.org · 5d

Pope Leo urged the world's 1.4 billion Catholics on Sunday to care for immigrants, pressing ahead with a message of welcome for migrants days after criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump's hard-line anti-immigration policies. For @reuters.com:

Pope Leo, after Trump critique, urges Catholics to help immigrants

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Rev. Prof. Matthew J. M. Coomber @mjmcoomber.bsky.social · 6d

I‘ll choose a chicken-wielding Dr. Who fan to be on my side in any scenario, any day of the week

Rev. Prof. Matthew J. M. Coomber @mjmcoomber.bsky.social · 9d

Thanks for bringing this to attention!
Ever since reading Girl with All the Gifts, I've been 100% on learning about fungi (especially cordyceps!)

Rev. Prof. Matthew J. M. Coomber @mjmcoomber.bsky.social · 9d

Ah, the affliction of believing that because you have expertise in one area, you must also have expertise in areas well outside your lane

Rev. Prof. Matthew J. M. Coomber @mjmcoomber.bsky.social · 9d

This looks fab
Cheers, @emuehlbe.bsky.social!

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The Assisi Project @assisiproject.com · 9d

"We cannot ignore our neighbors being hauled off by masked, unidentified agents, without warrant, due process or knowing where they are being sent or for how long." #PrayForAmerica www.ncronline.org/opinion/edit...

Editorial: McElroy makes it clear: the Gospels compel us to confront 'fear and terror'

McElroy's message to reject indifference toward indiscriminate, violent deportation arrives with a desperately needed clarity amid the unfortunate clutter of voices on the issue, even within the churc...

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Shaily Patel @vox-magica.bsky.social · 9d

my book_smoke & mirrors_ is out on oxford scholarship online. i have many feelings, mostly good! this was a difficult write for many reasons.

so i hope you find something useful in it if you read it.

Smoke & Mirrors: Discourses of Magic in Early Petrine Traditions

Abstract. Smoke & Mirrors: Discourses of Magic in Early Petrine Traditions is a book about how magic disappears from early Christian texts that feature

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Rev. Prof. Matthew J. M. Coomber @mjmcoomber.bsky.social · 10d

Good grief!