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Yale Classics Library @yaleclassicslib.bsky.social · 3d

New issue of Journal of Early Christian Studies Vol. 33, No. 3 (2025) muse.jhu.edu/issue/55688 @projectmuse.bsky.social @hopkinspress.bsky.social

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Pseudo-Nathanius Porterensis @nporter.bsky.social · Aug 31

In August, Lux Patrum sold 81 volumes—a rather large number for a four-month-old imprint! In gratitude for your support, we're running an end-of-the-month blowout sale. Use this link to get 30% off any of our books. luxpatrum.com/fall-blowout...

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Don Springer @dwspringer.bsky.social · Jul 16

Another podcast opportunity to hear me chat about Irenaeus. This time I talk a bit more about his most famous doctrine, recapitulation -- the grand narrative of God's salvation plan (and how it may have been influenced by Valentinian teaching).

www.youtube.com/live/68SXVGo...

Irenaeus of Lyon w/ Dr. Don Springer

YouTube video by Patristica

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Don Springer @dwspringer.bsky.social · Jul 5

Boxes of love

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Matthew R. Crawford @mcrawford.bsky.social · Jul 3

I am delighted to announce the IRCI has 2 job openings in early Christianity (specialisation open, research-focus, early career). Closing date 15 Aug. Contact me with any questions. We hope you'll consider joining our excellent group of scholars!
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Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow (Early Christianity) - Vacancy Details

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Don Springer @dwspringer.bsky.social · Jun 3

You must have a good, large screen!

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Adam Renberg @adamrenberg.bsky.social · May 20

As scholars continue to investigate the historical and theological dimensions of the Council of Nicaea (325), we cannot forget what was at stake for the original contributors of the creed - proper worship.

www.patheos.com/blogs/anxiou...

Nicene Worship: Then And Now

I had the privilege of attending a conference in Rome on the Council of Nicaea about a month ago. Throughout the various plenaries, panels, and

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Don Springer @dwspringer.bsky.social · May 22

See you soon!

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Don Springer @dwspringer.bsky.social · May 22

I thought NAPS folks were the influencers?!

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Don Springer @dwspringer.bsky.social · May 22

You'll be there?!

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Don Springer @dwspringer.bsky.social · May 21

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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Don Springer @dwspringer.bsky.social · May 16

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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Adam Renberg @adamrenberg.bsky.social · Apr 30

If you are interested in learning more about the theology of the Council of Nicaea for its 1700 year anniversary (or my work!), this podcast episode from the London Lyceum is a good start.

open.spotify.com/episode/5qGJ...

Nicene Theology and Eusebius of Caesarea with Adam Renberg

The London Lyceum · Episode

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Centre for Patristics and Early Christianity @patristicsearlyxty.bsky.social · Apr 28

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

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Don Springer @dwspringer.bsky.social · Apr 4

Talk to me about this next month at NAPS!

Centre for Patristics and Early Christianity @patristicsearlyxty.bsky.social · Mar 26

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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Centre for Patristics and Early Christianity @patristicsearlyxty.bsky.social · Feb 12

Our newest essay has been uploaded. As always, robust scholarship, peer-reviewed, and open source!

Tarmo Toom, "Hermeneutics in Augustine's De Doctrina Christiana Books Two and Three," PT 1 (2024) 101-34.

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Durham Classics and Ancient History @durhamclassics.bsky.social · Jan 31

📣 Save the date!

📅 Mon 7 / Tues 8 April 2025

👩‍🏫 Hybrid conference (Durham / Teams), hosted by the Northern Association of Ancient Philosophy will take place in the Department of Classics and Ancient History in Durham

🤝 A collaboration with @hellenicsociety.bsky.social

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Don Springer @dwspringer.bsky.social · Jan 15

You sure have taught some amazing classes!

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Don Springer @dwspringer.bsky.social · Jan 15

There is a chapter entitled Irenaeus & Origen in Brian Daley's God Visible: Patristic Christology Reconsidered, and I know he deals with the 'rule', but I don't recall if he touches on the question of influence.

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Sean Hannan @seanhannan.bsky.social · Jan 14

Here's the CfP for a volume I'll be coediting with Dr. Naoki Kamimura (Tokyo Gakugei) on _Early Christian Writers in Crisis_. It aims to represent fruitful international collaboration between patristics scholars in Canada & Japan. Abstracts due Feb. 1!

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Sean Hannan @seanhannan.bsky.social · Jan 13

The deadline (Jan. 31) is approaching to submit your abstracts for the 2025 Canadian Society of Patristic Studies, organized by the estimable Dr. Jennifer Otto (Lethbridge). Act now & join us in Toronto this summer! Details here: cspsacep.ca/appel-de-com...

Appel de communications / Call for Papers

©Mona Tokarek LaFosse, 2019 2025 APPEL À COMMUNICATIONS/CALL FOR PAPERS Célébrant notre 50e anniversaire, la rencontre annuelle de l’Association canadienne des études patristiques aura lieu du 3 au…

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Don Springer @dwspringer.bsky.social · Dec 28

Booked my flight for NAPS today. I'll be there to present on Irenaeus and represent @patristicsearlyxty.bsky.social and McMaster Divinity College.

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Don Springer @dwspringer.bsky.social · Dec 20

Is there a better alternative to Academia.edu? One that folks are actually using, I should add.

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Don W. Springer | McMaster Divinity College - Academia.edu

Dr. Springer is a graduate of McMaster Divinity College (PhD, 2019) and joined the patristics faculty in 2021. In 2022, he and Dr. James Payton launched and…

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Centre for Patristics and Early Christianity @patristicsearlyxty.bsky.social · Dec 12

We'll be chatting next week with Paul Gavrilyuk and Andrew Hofer about their recent publication, The Oxford Handbook of Deification. Look for it on our Youtube channel (and if you have a question you would like us to ask them, pass it along!).

www.youtube.com/@patristicsE...

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Don Springer @dwspringer.bsky.social · Dec 10

I win! Wait, you win?