Hugo Méndez
@hugomendez.bsky.social
Associate Professor of New Testament & Early Christianity at UNC-Chapel Hill. Author, The Gospel of John: A New History (OUP 2025) and The New Testament, 8th ed. (OUP 2024). #LGM
Personal site: http://www.hugomendez.com
New Book: https://amzn.to/4jT6pJZ
Personal site: http://www.hugomendez.com
New Book: https://amzn.to/4jT6pJZ
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Announcement! Ancient Jew Review is the new host of Models of Piety (MOP), the annual meeting of scholars of religion in late antiquity. If you regularly attend SBL/AAR, come join us at this year's cocktail hour. More info here:
MOP — ANCIENT JEW REVIEW
Announcement Bar
www.ancientjewreview.com
September 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Announcement! Ancient Jew Review is the new host of Models of Piety (MOP), the annual meeting of scholars of religion in late antiquity. If you regularly attend SBL/AAR, come join us at this year's cocktail hour. More info here:
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One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
I’m so honored, Gary… Thank you SO much, and thank you to everyone(!) reading it. It was a joy to write.
One of my favorite books of 2025. If you’re a Christian, you should read this book. If you aren’t a Christian but have any interest in the history or theology of Christianity, you should read this book.
Plugging the new book on History Valley.
October 23, 2025 at 1:05 PM
I’m so honored, Gary… Thank you SO much, and thank you to everyone(!) reading it. It was a joy to write.
If you're in Religion and Science, consider becoming my colleague! (Applications due by November 13.)
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Assistant Professor
The Department of Religious Studies is recruiting for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Religion and Science. Candidates should have broad training in their field of expertise, a commitment to int...
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October 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
If you're in Religion and Science, consider becoming my colleague! (Applications due by November 13.)
unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/307...
unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/307...
Plugging the new book on History Valley.
The Gospel of John: A New History - The Beloved Disciple Never Existed! | Dr. Hugo Mendez
YouTube video by History Valley
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September 19, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Plugging the new book on History Valley.
Live now for a public conference session on John.
Reading the New Testament Within Judaism (Part II): John
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September 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Live now for a public conference session on John.
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he still has a job. how many people have been fired for saying much milder things about a right-wing figure?
Fox News host Brian Kilmeade has apologized for advocating the execution of mentally ill homeless people.
Fox News' Brian Kilmeade apologizes for saying mentally ill homeless people should be executed
Fox News host Brian Kilmeade has apologized for advocating the execution of mentally ill homeless people.
bit.ly
September 14, 2025 at 8:42 PM
he still has a job. how many people have been fired for saying much milder things about a right-wing figure?
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Me: I hate the Mets
Me (10 seconds later): *orders a Mets Juan Soto jersey*
Me (10 seconds later): *orders a Mets Juan Soto jersey*
September 13, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Me: I hate the Mets
Me (10 seconds later): *orders a Mets Juan Soto jersey*
Me (10 seconds later): *orders a Mets Juan Soto jersey*
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what a wonderful, generous review. how lucky am i to have @drewjakeprof.bsky.social as my reviewer!! truly the best of us. 💜
September 11, 2025 at 12:20 PM
what a wonderful, generous review. how lucky am i to have @drewjakeprof.bsky.social as my reviewer!! truly the best of us. 💜
“The IU Bloomington chapter of the Association of University Professors decried the new policy, calling it ‘draconian.’”
www.idsnews.com/article/2025...
www.idsnews.com/article/2025...
New IU policy allows for mandatory relocation of professors
The policy was passed at the June Board of Trustees meeting.
www.idsnews.com
September 9, 2025 at 11:10 PM
“The IU Bloomington chapter of the Association of University Professors decried the new policy, calling it ‘draconian.’”
www.idsnews.com/article/2025...
www.idsnews.com/article/2025...
I'm doing a few podcasts over the next few weeks on the new book. This one will be a live podcast today at 5pm EDT. Feel free to tune in.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=lIQE...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=lIQE...
The Gospel of John: A New History — Dr. Hugo Méndez
YouTube video by MythVision Podcast
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August 29, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I'm doing a few podcasts over the next few weeks on the new book. This one will be a live podcast today at 5pm EDT. Feel free to tune in.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=lIQE...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=lIQE...
My latest article on John has finally been published (it was preprint for a while).
OUP sent me a free-access link, so if you're interested in the paper, please message/email me!
academic.oup.com/jts/article-...
OUP sent me a free-access link, so if you're interested in the paper, please message/email me!
academic.oup.com/jts/article-...
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August 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
My latest article on John has finally been published (it was preprint for a while).
OUP sent me a free-access link, so if you're interested in the paper, please message/email me!
academic.oup.com/jts/article-...
OUP sent me a free-access link, so if you're interested in the paper, please message/email me!
academic.oup.com/jts/article-...
Last day to download the free chapter!
My latest book, The Gospel of John: A New History, is now out with OUP!
If you'd like a taste, follow the link below to get the first chapter for free. (There's an option to see it as a PDF.)
academic.oup.com/book/60236/c...
If you'd like a taste, follow the link below to get the first chapter for free. (There's an option to see it as a PDF.)
academic.oup.com/book/60236/c...
The Hidden Author
Abstract. This chapter offers a preliminary profile of the author of John. It argues that the core of the Gospel—that is, chapters 1–20—is the product of a
academic.oup.com
August 22, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Last day to download the free chapter!
Still finding the words… so devastated for our field.
just got word that my department's being shut down. two things:
1. no, i'm not okay. i've no words for how hard i've worked for this department and this institution. i feel betrayed, frankly, though i know it's not personal.
2. we rocked, y'all. i've no words for how hard we rocked, either.
1. no, i'm not okay. i've no words for how hard i've worked for this department and this institution. i feel betrayed, frankly, though i know it's not personal.
2. we rocked, y'all. i've no words for how hard we rocked, either.
August 22, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Still finding the words… so devastated for our field.
My latest podcast appearance, summarizing the theology and symbolism of John.
It is, in essence, a sneak peak of chs. 2 and 3 of my new book.
doi.org/10.1093/9780...
It is, in essence, a sneak peak of chs. 2 and 3 of my new book.
doi.org/10.1093/9780...
What's the Point of John's Gospel?
YouTube video by Bart D. Ehrman
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August 15, 2025 at 4:44 PM
My latest podcast appearance, summarizing the theology and symbolism of John.
It is, in essence, a sneak peak of chs. 2 and 3 of my new book.
doi.org/10.1093/9780...
It is, in essence, a sneak peak of chs. 2 and 3 of my new book.
doi.org/10.1093/9780...
If you're looking to grab a copy of my latest title, OUP has a 30% off discount code for my new book (AUFLY30).
Enjoy it!
Enjoy it!
August 15, 2025 at 1:32 PM
If you're looking to grab a copy of my latest title, OUP has a 30% off discount code for my new book (AUFLY30).
Enjoy it!
Enjoy it!
I'm back from Europe, and guess what greeted me on my desk!
Really, I'm so thankful to all of you—friends, family, and colleagues—for your encouragement. And I'm really looking forward to all that this book might inspire, challenge, and reshape!
(Enjoy a taste here: doi.org/10.1093/9780...)
Really, I'm so thankful to all of you—friends, family, and colleagues—for your encouragement. And I'm really looking forward to all that this book might inspire, challenge, and reshape!
(Enjoy a taste here: doi.org/10.1093/9780...)
August 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I'm back from Europe, and guess what greeted me on my desk!
Really, I'm so thankful to all of you—friends, family, and colleagues—for your encouragement. And I'm really looking forward to all that this book might inspire, challenge, and reshape!
(Enjoy a taste here: doi.org/10.1093/9780...)
Really, I'm so thankful to all of you—friends, family, and colleagues—for your encouragement. And I'm really looking forward to all that this book might inspire, challenge, and reshape!
(Enjoy a taste here: doi.org/10.1093/9780...)
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Totalitarianism in power invariably replaces all first-rate talents, regardless of their sympathies, with those crackpots and fools whose lack of intelligence and creativity is still the best guarantee of their loyalty.
-- Hannah Arendt
-- Hannah Arendt
August 9, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Totalitarianism in power invariably replaces all first-rate talents, regardless of their sympathies, with those crackpots and fools whose lack of intelligence and creativity is still the best guarantee of their loyalty.
-- Hannah Arendt
-- Hannah Arendt
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New Sumerian myth just dropped
News - Newly Deciphered Cuneiform Tablet Contains Unknown Sumerian Myth - Archaeology Magazine
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS—A riveting lost Sumerian myth was recently rediscovered thanks to University of Chicago Sumerologist […]
archaeology.org
July 30, 2025 at 3:35 PM
New Sumerian myth just dropped
My latest book, The Gospel of John: A New History, is now out with OUP!
If you'd like a taste, follow the link below to get the first chapter for free. (There's an option to see it as a PDF.)
academic.oup.com/book/60236/c...
If you'd like a taste, follow the link below to get the first chapter for free. (There's an option to see it as a PDF.)
academic.oup.com/book/60236/c...
The Hidden Author
Abstract. This chapter offers a preliminary profile of the author of John. It argues that the core of the Gospel—that is, chapters 1–20—is the product of a
academic.oup.com
July 28, 2025 at 8:31 PM
My latest book, The Gospel of John: A New History, is now out with OUP!
If you'd like a taste, follow the link below to get the first chapter for free. (There's an option to see it as a PDF.)
academic.oup.com/book/60236/c...
If you'd like a taste, follow the link below to get the first chapter for free. (There's an option to see it as a PDF.)
academic.oup.com/book/60236/c...
“This deal won’t end Columbia’s torture. Whatever onerous terms the school has agreed to will be deemed to have been broken in the face of a campus protest, an edgy syllabus, a leaked classroom discussion or even an acerbic student opinion piece.”
Opinion | Columbia’s Administrators Are Fooling Themselves
www.nytimes.com
July 24, 2025 at 11:31 AM
“This deal won’t end Columbia’s torture. Whatever onerous terms the school has agreed to will be deemed to have been broken in the face of a campus protest, an edgy syllabus, a leaked classroom discussion or even an acerbic student opinion piece.”
Excited to see this out!
Excited to announce that after a lot of editorial work our volume "Writing, Enslavement, and Power in the Roman Mediterranean, 100 BCE - 300 CE" is out now. @jeremiahcoogan.bsky.social @illdottore.bsky.social
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academic.oup.com/book/60683
July 24, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Excited to see this out!
“At issue is a legal concept from the sixth century A.D., when Emperor Justinian ordered the codification of Roman laws. The resulting code declared that features of nature like the air, running water, the sea and “the shores of the sea” must be held in trust for the use of the public.”
An Ancient Law Could Shape the Modern Future of America’s Beaches. Here’s How.
www.nytimes.com
July 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
“At issue is a legal concept from the sixth century A.D., when Emperor Justinian ordered the codification of Roman laws. The resulting code declared that features of nature like the air, running water, the sea and “the shores of the sea” must be held in trust for the use of the public.”
“A Duke professor who spoke to Science on the condition of anonymity called the May guidelines a ‘creative way to go around the tenure system and force tenured professors to quit on their own.’”
www.dukechronicle.com/article/2025...
www.dukechronicle.com/article/2025...
Duke School of Medicine plans salary cuts for tenured faculty who do not meet grant expectations
Set to go in effect in 2026, the proposed policy would apply to the School’s basic sciences units. These units rely heavily on grants from the National Institutes of Health, which have been increasing...
www.dukechronicle.com
July 18, 2025 at 11:46 PM
“A Duke professor who spoke to Science on the condition of anonymity called the May guidelines a ‘creative way to go around the tenure system and force tenured professors to quit on their own.’”
www.dukechronicle.com/article/2025...
www.dukechronicle.com/article/2025...