Irish Theological Quarterly
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Irish Theological Quarterly is an international refereed journal of Theology based at St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth, Ireland. It is published by SAGE.
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Irish Theological Quarterly is now on BlueSky. Do give us a follow. Please find the Table of Contents of our latest issue below. We feature scholarly articles and book reviews from across the theological disciplines. Looking forward to working with you.
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David Kertzer’s article which will appear in the February issue, but is already available on OnlineFirst, has been picked up by Catholic media in Germany. @stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social
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Wie Eugenio Pacelli versuchte, katholische Juden zu retten
Ein Kreuzzug der Nächstenliebe – und sein Scheitern
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January 24, 2026 at 2:33 PM
David Kertzer’s article which will appear in the February issue, but is already available on OnlineFirst, has been picked up by Catholic media in Germany. @stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social
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Steve Mason has written a lengthy review article discussing T.C. Schmidt’s recent study, “Josephus & Jesus”, in the February issue of ITQ. It’s available in Open Access here:
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#HistoricalJesus #Josephus #TestimoniumFlavianum
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#HistoricalJesus #Josephus #TestimoniumFlavianum
January 23, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Steve Mason has written a lengthy review article discussing T.C. Schmidt’s recent study, “Josephus & Jesus”, in the February issue of ITQ. It’s available in Open Access here:
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#HistoricalJesus #Josephus #TestimoniumFlavianum
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#HistoricalJesus #Josephus #TestimoniumFlavianum
Liam Kelly OFM’s article “The Shape of Non-Violent Belonging: Exploring Gods, Circles, and Sacrifice in the Political Domain of Ancient Greece Through a Mimetic Lens” has appeared on OnlineFirst in advance of the February issue. Read it here:
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The Shape of Non-Violent Belonging: Exploring Gods, Circles, and Sacrifice in the Political Domain of Ancient Greece Through a Mimetic Lens - Liam Kelly, 2026
This article explores contemporary research on the origins of the political domain in ancient Greece. Marcel Detienne has noted that the political domain in anc...
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January 23, 2026 at 7:14 AM
Liam Kelly OFM’s article “The Shape of Non-Violent Belonging: Exploring Gods, Circles, and Sacrifice in the Political Domain of Ancient Greece Through a Mimetic Lens” has appeared on OnlineFirst in advance of the February issue. Read it here:
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“James Tabor has written a deeply textured and highly readable book. His willingness to interrogate a wide range of sources and attempt to creatively and imaginatively reconstruct the world of the historical Mary … is admirable.” (Salvador Ryan, Irish Theological Quarterly, February 2026)
January 21, 2026 at 9:20 AM
“James Tabor has written a deeply textured and highly readable book. His willingness to interrogate a wide range of sources and attempt to creatively and imaginatively reconstruct the world of the historical Mary … is admirable.” (Salvador Ryan, Irish Theological Quarterly, February 2026)
Looking forward to publishing a terrific review by @mattthiessen.bsky.social of @goodacre.bsky.social’s wonderful recent book on The Fourth Synoptic Gospel published by @eerdmansbooks.bsky.social
It will appear in the May 2026 issue of Irish Theological Quarterly.
(Salvador Ryan, Editor, ITQ).
It will appear in the May 2026 issue of Irish Theological Quarterly.
(Salvador Ryan, Editor, ITQ).
I just had the pleasure of reviewing @goodacre.bsky.social's The Fourth Synoptic Gospel (@eerdmansbooks.bsky.social). Review out in a few months, but I thought I would post my last paragraph to encourage you to buy and read it.
January 14, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Looking forward to publishing a terrific review by @mattthiessen.bsky.social of @goodacre.bsky.social’s wonderful recent book on The Fourth Synoptic Gospel published by @eerdmansbooks.bsky.social
It will appear in the May 2026 issue of Irish Theological Quarterly.
(Salvador Ryan, Editor, ITQ).
It will appear in the May 2026 issue of Irish Theological Quarterly.
(Salvador Ryan, Editor, ITQ).
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I just had the pleasure of reviewing @goodacre.bsky.social's The Fourth Synoptic Gospel (@eerdmansbooks.bsky.social). Review out in a few months, but I thought I would post my last paragraph to encourage you to buy and read it.
January 14, 2026 at 2:51 PM
I just had the pleasure of reviewing @goodacre.bsky.social's The Fourth Synoptic Gospel (@eerdmansbooks.bsky.social). Review out in a few months, but I thought I would post my last paragraph to encourage you to buy and read it.
An opportunity to come work at @stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social as a lecturer in Sacred Scripture (with a specialisation in Old Testament). Closing date for applications: 20 Feb 2026. #academicposts #jobs #theology
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St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth is seeking a Lecturer in Sacred Scripture - Two-year Tenure Track with a view to a Permanent Position
St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth is seeking a Lecturer in Sacred Scripture - Two-year Tenure Track with a view to a Permanent Position
St Patrick’s Pontifical University (SPPU) is nati...
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January 14, 2026 at 1:09 PM
An opportunity to come work at @stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social as a lecturer in Sacred Scripture (with a specialisation in Old Testament). Closing date for applications: 20 Feb 2026. #academicposts #jobs #theology
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In a newly-released ITQ article, Julian Paparella explores:
“What Relationship Between the Church and the World? The Emergence of Dialogue as a Conciliar Turning Point Between Ecclesiam Suam (1964) and Gaudium et Spes (1965)”
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“What Relationship Between the Church and the World? The Emergence of Dialogue as a Conciliar Turning Point Between Ecclesiam Suam (1964) and Gaudium et Spes (1965)”
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January 14, 2026 at 12:52 PM
In a newly-released ITQ article, Julian Paparella explores:
“What Relationship Between the Church and the World? The Emergence of Dialogue as a Conciliar Turning Point Between Ecclesiam Suam (1964) and Gaudium et Spes (1965)”
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
“What Relationship Between the Church and the World? The Emergence of Dialogue as a Conciliar Turning Point Between Ecclesiam Suam (1964) and Gaudium et Spes (1965)”
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Stephen Pope of @bostoncollege.bsky.social
asks if forgiving can ever be a moral mistake in the latest article to be released on Irish Theological Quarterly’s OnlineFirst platform:
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asks if forgiving can ever be a moral mistake in the latest article to be released on Irish Theological Quarterly’s OnlineFirst platform:
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January 14, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Stephen Pope of @bostoncollege.bsky.social
asks if forgiving can ever be a moral mistake in the latest article to be released on Irish Theological Quarterly’s OnlineFirst platform:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...
asks if forgiving can ever be a moral mistake in the latest article to be released on Irish Theological Quarterly’s OnlineFirst platform:
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Prof. David Kertzer’s article on “Eugenio Pacelli and the Vatican’s Irish Plan to Save Baptised Jews (1938-1939) has just been published on OnlineFirst ahead of the Feb 2026 issue. See below.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Prof. David Kertzer’s article on “Eugenio Pacelli and the Vatican’s Irish Plan to Save Baptised Jews (1938-1939) has just been published on OnlineFirst ahead of the Feb 2026 issue. See below.
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The November 2025 issue of Irish Theological Quarterly has just appeared. See the Table of Contents below:
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Irish Theological Quarterly - Volume 90, Number 4
Table of contents for Irish Theological Quarterly, 90, 4
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November 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The November 2025 issue of Irish Theological Quarterly has just appeared. See the Table of Contents below:
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Great thanks to Professor Alana Harris, King's College London, who delivered a wonderful ITQ lecture last night.
If you missed last night's lecture, Prof Harris' lecture will be published in the ITQ Journal in the future.
If you missed last night's lecture, Prof Harris' lecture will be published in the ITQ Journal in the future.
November 5, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Great thanks to Professor Alana Harris, King's College London, who delivered a wonderful ITQ lecture last night.
If you missed last night's lecture, Prof Harris' lecture will be published in the ITQ Journal in the future.
If you missed last night's lecture, Prof Harris' lecture will be published in the ITQ Journal in the future.
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Join us tomorrow evening to hear Prof. Alana Harris from King’s College, London. All welcome.
Join us on the 4th of November for an @irishtheolquart.bsky.social Lecture with Prof Alana Harris, King's College London, who will deliver the lecture.
Don't miss out, register your place at specialevents@spcm.ie.
Don't miss out, register your place at specialevents@spcm.ie.
November 3, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Join us tomorrow evening to hear Prof. Alana Harris from King’s College, London. All welcome.
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The 2025 Annual Monsignor Patrick J Corish lecture with Prof David I. Kertzer is now available to view on our YouTube channel in full below:
"Eugenio Pacelli and the Vatican’s Irish Plan to Save Baptized Jews (1938-1939)"
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#stpatricks #maynooth #corishlecture
"Eugenio Pacelli and the Vatican’s Irish Plan to Save Baptized Jews (1938-1939)"
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#stpatricks #maynooth #corishlecture
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October 20, 2025 at 11:06 AM
The 2025 Annual Monsignor Patrick J Corish lecture with Prof David I. Kertzer is now available to view on our YouTube channel in full below:
"Eugenio Pacelli and the Vatican’s Irish Plan to Save Baptized Jews (1938-1939)"
youtu.be/U7DGyIcyBaA
#stpatricks #maynooth #corishlecture
"Eugenio Pacelli and the Vatican’s Irish Plan to Save Baptized Jews (1938-1939)"
youtu.be/U7DGyIcyBaA
#stpatricks #maynooth #corishlecture
Join us next Monday evening for an ITQ Lecture @stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social
with Prof. Stephen Pope @bostoncollege.bsky.social.
Prof. Pope is a wonderful speaker with a wealth of experience in peace & reconciliation, & restorative justice. It promises to be a very thought-provoking presentation.
with Prof. Stephen Pope @bostoncollege.bsky.social.
Prof. Pope is a wonderful speaker with a wealth of experience in peace & reconciliation, & restorative justice. It promises to be a very thought-provoking presentation.
October 9, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Join us next Monday evening for an ITQ Lecture @stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social
with Prof. Stephen Pope @bostoncollege.bsky.social.
Prof. Pope is a wonderful speaker with a wealth of experience in peace & reconciliation, & restorative justice. It promises to be a very thought-provoking presentation.
with Prof. Stephen Pope @bostoncollege.bsky.social.
Prof. Pope is a wonderful speaker with a wealth of experience in peace & reconciliation, & restorative justice. It promises to be a very thought-provoking presentation.
A wide range of book reviews will appear in the November 2025 issue of ITQ. See them first on OnlineFirst here:
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Book Reviews: Retribution in Chronicles: Ideology and Reality - Jeremy Corley, 2025
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October 6, 2025 at 3:39 PM
A wide range of book reviews will appear in the November 2025 issue of ITQ. See them first on OnlineFirst here:
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My friend and colleague Declan Marmion, who served as Editor of ITQ (2013-2023), & with whom I have edited a number of volumes over the years, has been elected Superior General of the Society of Mary (the Marists). Wishing him blessing and fulfilment in his new role. @stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 9:23 AM
My friend and colleague Declan Marmion, who served as Editor of ITQ (2013-2023), & with whom I have edited a number of volumes over the years, has been elected Superior General of the Society of Mary (the Marists). Wishing him blessing and fulfilment in his new role. @stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social
A date for your diary in November when Prof. Alana Harris of King’s College London will deliver an ITQ lecture at @stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
A date for your diary in November when Prof. Alana Harris of King’s College London will deliver an ITQ lecture at @stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social
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🛎️ Reminder of the upcoming Irish Theological Quarterly Lecture.
Please email specialevents@spcm.ie to register your place.
Please email specialevents@spcm.ie to register your place.
Join us at the Irish Theological Quarterly Lecture with Prof Stephen J Pope, Boston College, who will deliver the lecture, entitled "Can Forgiving Ever Be A Moral Mistake? Considerations from Christian Ethics".
To register your place, please email specialevents@spcm.ie.
#bostoncollege #theology
To register your place, please email specialevents@spcm.ie.
#bostoncollege #theology
September 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM
🛎️ Reminder of the upcoming Irish Theological Quarterly Lecture.
Please email specialevents@spcm.ie to register your place.
Please email specialevents@spcm.ie to register your place.
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🛎️ Reminder of the Annual Monsignor Patrick J Corish lecture.
Please visit www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-annual... to register your place.
Please visit www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-annual... to register your place.
September 26, 2025 at 10:42 AM
🛎️ Reminder of the Annual Monsignor Patrick J Corish lecture.
Please visit www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-annual... to register your place.
Please visit www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-annual... to register your place.
William Crozier of @durham-university.bsky.social
writes on “Historia Sicut Prophetia: Re-Reading Joseph Ratzinger in the Light of His Habilitationsschrift on St Bonaventure” for the November issue, but it is now already available to read on OnlineFirst:
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writes on “Historia Sicut Prophetia: Re-Reading Joseph Ratzinger in the Light of His Habilitationsschrift on St Bonaventure” for the November issue, but it is now already available to read on OnlineFirst:
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September 16, 2025 at 2:09 PM
William Crozier of @durham-university.bsky.social
writes on “Historia Sicut Prophetia: Re-Reading Joseph Ratzinger in the Light of His Habilitationsschrift on St Bonaventure” for the November issue, but it is now already available to read on OnlineFirst:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
writes on “Historia Sicut Prophetia: Re-Reading Joseph Ratzinger in the Light of His Habilitationsschrift on St Bonaventure” for the November issue, but it is now already available to read on OnlineFirst:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
Dale C. Allisons article “From Jesus to the Fourth Gospel: The Evolution of Early Christian Eschatology” will be published in the November issue of ITQ, but can already be accessed on OnlineFirst here:
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From Jesus to the Fourth Gospel: The Evolution of Early Christian Eschatology - Dale C. Allison, 2025
The so-called “realized eschatology” of John’s Gospel is typically thought to be distinctive, to differentiate it from other early Christian sources, and so to ...
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September 16, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Dale C. Allisons article “From Jesus to the Fourth Gospel: The Evolution of Early Christian Eschatology” will be published in the November issue of ITQ, but can already be accessed on OnlineFirst here:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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Andrew R. Davis of @bostoncollege.bsky.social
has published “Notes on Biblical Mercy: God’s Womb-Like Love” in the November issue of ITQ. It is now available to read on OnlineFirst here:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...
has published “Notes on Biblical Mercy: God’s Womb-Like Love” in the November issue of ITQ. It is now available to read on OnlineFirst here:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...
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September 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Andrew R. Davis of @bostoncollege.bsky.social
has published “Notes on Biblical Mercy: God’s Womb-Like Love” in the November issue of ITQ. It is now available to read on OnlineFirst here:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...
has published “Notes on Biblical Mercy: God’s Womb-Like Love” in the November issue of ITQ. It is now available to read on OnlineFirst here:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...
Barbora Šmejdová @charlesuni.cuni.cz
writes on “Searching for the Language of Hope with Mary” in the November issue of ITQ. It’s available on OnlineFirst here:
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writes on “Searching for the Language of Hope with Mary” in the November issue of ITQ. It’s available on OnlineFirst here:
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September 16, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Barbora Šmejdová @charlesuni.cuni.cz
writes on “Searching for the Language of Hope with Mary” in the November issue of ITQ. It’s available on OnlineFirst here:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...
writes on “Searching for the Language of Hope with Mary” in the November issue of ITQ. It’s available on OnlineFirst here:
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Join us at the Irish Theological Quarterly Lecture with Prof Stephen J Pope, Boston College, who will deliver the lecture, entitled "Can Forgiving Ever Be A Moral Mistake? Considerations from Christian Ethics".
To register your place, please email specialevents@spcm.ie.
#bostoncollege #theology
To register your place, please email specialevents@spcm.ie.
#bostoncollege #theology
September 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Join us at the Irish Theological Quarterly Lecture with Prof Stephen J Pope, Boston College, who will deliver the lecture, entitled "Can Forgiving Ever Be A Moral Mistake? Considerations from Christian Ethics".
To register your place, please email specialevents@spcm.ie.
#bostoncollege #theology
To register your place, please email specialevents@spcm.ie.
#bostoncollege #theology