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Mark McEntire

@markmcentire.bsky.social

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Professor of Biblical Studies in Nashville, Tennessee. Former writer of books.

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Mark McEntire @markmcentire.bsky.social · 1d

This is an important point. One of my responses to questions like “why did the humans eat from the forbidden tree?” is that the story has nowhere else to go.

Mark McEntire @markmcentire.bsky.social · 3d

In such a big moment how can a professional team be so unprepared for the game to start?

Mark McEntire @markmcentire.bsky.social · 4d

Brown rather than Assad has me baffled.

Mark McEntire @markmcentire.bsky.social · 6d

Hadn't ordered new checks from my bank in a while. Order goes to a 3rd party. They sent a text and an email when they received the order, when they processed, when they shipped, when they arrived at the post office, and when they were delivered - ten texts and emails. When did it get this intense?

Mark McEntire @markmcentire.bsky.social · 9d

Which team is Micah Parsons playing for tonight?

Mark McEntire @markmcentire.bsky.social · 9d

#gopackgo Replace Bisaccia.

Mark McEntire @markmcentire.bsky.social · 12d

Been a fan since ‘69 so believe me I feel the pessimism. But I’m trying to avoid that temptation and this feed is making it hard. #GoCubsGo

Mark McEntire @markmcentire.bsky.social · 14d

Forced to overhear a long argument at the pub. “I’m not trying to be an asshole.” The problem with that claim is I have known too many people who could do it with no effort.

Mark McEntire @markmcentire.bsky.social · 14d

So glad I work at an institution where tenure is a transparent and sensible process.

vijay iyer @vijayiyer.bsky.social · 16d

Everyone in academia should read this piece about our dear, brilliant colleague @durba.bsky.social

www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...

A Surprise Tenure Denial in Harvard’s Gender Studies Program Leaves Some Faculty Shaken | News | The Harvard Crimson

Durba Mitra’s colleagues thought she was a near-perfect tenure candidate. When her bid was shot down in June, they were left questioning the process.

www.thecrimson.com

Mark McEntire @markmcentire.bsky.social · 14d

For the first time ever, I was kinda hoping for it.

Mark McEntire @markmcentire.bsky.social · 14d

My recollection is you presided over that session. Thanks. Been marinating for a long time.

Mark McEntire @markmcentire.bsky.social · 14d

I sent you an email about this a couple days ago. Address I had was a gmail account.

Mark McEntire @markmcentire.bsky.social · 14d

New open-access article.

Mark McEntire @markmcentire.bsky.social · 15d

My open-access article "The Shape of Primeval J at the Moment of Compilation" is now available.

www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/16...

Mark McEntire @markmcentire.bsky.social · 16d

24th Humanities Symposium this week at Belmont.

Mark McEntire @markmcentire.bsky.social · 17d

This is the kind of nonsense that takes hard work to debunk. Dan did his homework on this one.

Dan McClellan @maklelan.bsky.social · 18d

Did Egypt actually record the 10 Plagues?
#maklelan2906
youtu.be/gcWxmg4-88Y

Did Egypt actually record the 10 Plagues?

YouTube video by Dan McClellan

Mark McEntire @markmcentire.bsky.social · 20d

Correcting copy-edited proofs. TAKE DEEP BREATHS.

Mark McEntire @markmcentire.bsky.social · 21d

I’d let him skip a start. Looks like a tired arm. Approaching 180 innings.

Mark McEntire @markmcentire.bsky.social · 21d

I think Boyd needs a break before the playoffs.

Mark McEntire @markmcentire.bsky.social · 22d

Gotta make Assad a definite.

Mark McEntire @markmcentire.bsky.social · 22d

Hodge terrifies me.

Mark McEntire @markmcentire.bsky.social · 26d

Too many penalties!

Mark McEntire @markmcentire.bsky.social · 28d

This is great news. Today’s injury report had me bummed.

Mark McEntire @markmcentire.bsky.social · 29d

Releasing Darnold was brilliant, Vikings. Thank you.
#GoPackGo

Mark McEntire @markmcentire.bsky.social · Sep 8

Better yet, the Packers (with Micah Parsons) are on pace for 68 sacks this season.