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IRCI_ACU @irci.bsky.social · 1d

TWO NEW POSITIONS IN HISTORICAL & SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY

Two new positions in historical and systematic theology are now advertised for the Religion and Theology research program within the IRCI and FTP: PD attached. The application deadline is 23:59 AEST on 5 November.

www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/ca...

Religion and Theology

ACU’s IRCI researches biblical and early Christian studies, medieval and early modern studies, philosophy, religion and theology.

www.acu.edu.au

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Stefan Fisher-Høyrem @stfisherhoyrem.bsky.social · 3d

Kan du bibliotek og vil være med å si noe om hvordan "KI" kan brukes i forskning?

Kan du leve med å være min kollega?

Søk nå!

Universitetsbibliotekar/førstebibliotekar - KI i forskning (287594) | Universitetet i Agder (UiA)

Stillingstittel: Universitetsbibliotekar/førstebibliotekar - KI i forskning (287594), Arbeidsgiver: Universitetet i Agder (UiA), Søknadsfrist: tirsdag 21. oktober 2025

www.jobbnorge.no

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Peter Tarras @petertarras.bsky.social · 13d

#NewResearch
#ArabicBible
#OpenAccess
@mmonier.bsky.social

New Article on the History of Codex Alexandrinus

The latest issue of Novum Testamentum contains an important (open access!) article on Codex Alexandrinus: Mina Monier, “The History of Codex Alexandrinus: New Evidence from Arabic Paratexts,&…

brentnongbri.com

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Mina Monier @mmonier.bsky.social · 15d

Congratulations!

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Mina Monier @mmonier.bsky.social · 16d

Yes! Thanks

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James F. McGrath (ReligionProf) @religionprof.bsky.social · 20d

A press release about my new book on teaching in the era of generative AI.

www.patheos.com/blogs/religi...

Real Intelligence: Teaching In The Era Of Generative AI

There is an approach to teaching and learning that can navigate both the limits and the possibilities of AI. This book is the guide you need.

www.patheos.com

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Mina Monier @mmonier.bsky.social · 16d

Excellent and timely! bought!

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De Gruyter Brill Religion, Bible, and Theology @dgb-relbibtheo.bsky.social · 21d

Our author @mmonier.bsky.social has received his copies of "When Jesus Rose Early", and we couldn’t be more excited!

You don’t need to wait to read it – it’s available to all in #OpenAccess! 📚📜
🔗 brill.com/display/titl...

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Sarah Parkhouse @sarahparkhouse.bsky.social · 28d

We are looking for a one-year full-time Research Associate to work on Coptic manuscripts in Manchester as part of a wonderful project that connects mss with local communities. Requires strong skills in Coptic, English, & Arabic. Deadline 31/10. Please share! www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

Research Associate – Coptic in Manchester (UKRI):John Rylands Library

Key collaborators are the Coptic Church in Stockport, Manchester, and the Coptic Church in Llandudno, Wales. The project has an extensive and international advisory board. A PDRA seeking an academic career may find the balance between traditional research and co-creation appealing.

www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk

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Gorgias Press @gorgiaspress.bsky.social · Sep 4

Heads-up, Biblical and Patristics scholars...
Coming soon! Pre-order and save 20%. www.gorgiaspress.com/the-shepherd... #ShepherdofHermas #EarlyChristianity @danbatovici.bsky.social

The Shepherd of Hermas in Late Antiquity

The book is an investigation into the material reception of the Shepherd of Hermas as a case study of early Christian literary authority. An idiosyncratic early Christian apocalyptic work, the Shepher...

www.gorgiaspress.com

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Mina Monier @mmonier.bsky.social · Sep 3

Thanks for you kind words!

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Mina Monier @mmonier.bsky.social · Sep 2

Where did Codex Alexandrinus come from? why is its NT canon so peculiar, why was 1 Clement there? who was Thecla and how did the British Ambassador to the Ottomans Thomas Roe tamper with its history? some of several questions this new Open Access article will answer.
brill.com/view/journal...

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Annette Yoshiko Reed @annetteyreed.bsky.social · Aug 30

Due 9/1 - Position (tenured) in ancient/late antique Jewish history, religion, and culture at Harvard academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/14958

Tenured Professor in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations

The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations seeks to appoint a tenured professor in Jewish Studies, with a specialization in Jewish history, religion, and culture in antiquity and/or la...

academicpositions.harvard.edu

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Theology Hub @theologyhub.bsky.social · Aug 26

🔔 #theologyjobs Assistant professor (TT) for Hebrew Bible / Old Testament @unibe.ch

ohws.prospective.ch/public/v1/jo...

#theology #theologie #oldtestament #BibleStudy #ichbinhanna #AcademicChatter #altestestament #hebrewbible

Uni Bern: Assistenzprofessur Tenure Track Transition für Hebräische Bibel / Altes Testament

An der Theologischen Fakultät der Universität Bern ist zum 01.08.2026 die Stelle einer Assistenzprofessur Tenure Track Transition für Hebräische Bibel / Altes Testament zu besetzen.

ohws.prospective.ch

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Årstein Justnes @arsteinjustnes.bsky.social · Aug 27

Today!

Disputation: Ingrid Breilid Gimse - University of Agder

PhD candidate Ingrid Breilid Gimse will defend the thesis The Publication History of the Discoveries in the Judaean Desert Series: A Book Historical Investigation for the PhD degree. Gimse has followe...

www.uia.no

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Mina Monier @mmonier.bsky.social · Aug 26

If you happen to be in Oslo in September, the Digital Humanities society (BaerUt) is organising a Summer School on the production of Digital Scholarly Editions. Our MF's L-Masdr, Digital humanities at MF will provide a module on the use of TEI/XML in New Testament Textual Criticism.

Summer School: Create a Digital Scholarly Edition From Scratch - University of Oslo Library

A five-day Summer School introducing researchers to creating, visualising, publishing and preserving digital scholarly editions.

www.ub.uio.no

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Hanne Fjelde @hannefjelde.bsky.social · Aug 19

I am hiring! 1-2 post-docs to join my project on political violence in democracies at @uupeace.bsky.social!

UppsalaPeaceConflict @uupeace.bsky.social · Aug 14

We are looking for 1–2 postdoctoral researchers to join the project “Political Violence in Democracies”, led by @hannefjelde.bsky.social

📌 Full-time, 2-year postdoctoral position
📆 Start Date: Dec 1, (or by agreement)
📍 Location: Uppsala
⏳ Apply by: Oct 1

Read more: www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...

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Sophia Dege-Müller @sophiademue.bsky.social · Aug 20

Excited to share the article that @mmonier.bsky.social and I wrote on the Introduction to the Gospels by ibn al-Assal and its Arabic and Ethiopic traditions 🤩

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Mina Monier @mmonier.bsky.social · Aug 18

Thanks man!

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Nitzan Shalev @nitzanshalev.bsky.social · Aug 18

🎉 New #OpenAccess publication! 📚📜 In "When Jesus Rose Early", @mmonier.bsky.social utilizes the full potential of the digital revolution in manuscript research to study text and paratexts in the Gospel of Mark.
Hardcover out Aug 28th; #OA e-book out now:
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Book cover. When Jesus Rose Early: Studies on the Text and Paratexts of Mark’s Ending. By Mina Monier. Series: New Testament Tools, Studies and Documents, Volume 68. Brill. 2025.

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Mina Monier @mmonier.bsky.social · Aug 18

Thanks, Peter!

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Mina Monier @mmonier.bsky.social · Aug 17

Thanks Sarah!

Mina Monier @mmonier.bsky.social · Aug 17

Dear colleagues, my new book on Mark's ending is now available for free (Open Access) thanks to the @snsf.ch Open Access grant number 235752. Please feel free to download and read. Enjoy!
doi.org/10.1163/9789...

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Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures (CSMC) @csmc-hamburg.bsky.social · Aug 14

Do your PhD in Manuscript Cultures with us!

Our Grad School invites applications for full PhD scholarships (3 years, 1300 EUR/month + allowances) in the Scholarship Programme of the German Academic Exchange Service @daadworldwide.bsky.social

Apply by 30 Sep!
More info here👉 uhh.de/csmc-scholar...

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Mina Monier @mmonier.bsky.social · Aug 11

Assistant Professor in New Testament, McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, IL. FT/TT. Deadline Sep 30

Job Board — McCormick Theological Seminary

www.mccormick.edu