Dr. Elizabeth Schrader Polczer
@libbiesp.bsky.social
Assistant Professor of New Testament at Villanova University. Duke PhD. Cradle Episcopalian. Mary Magdalene hijacked my life a few years ago.
Ooooh a new "Maria" changed to "Martha"! This is from a 12th-century drama attributed to Hilarius, a student of Abelard. Perhaps just a mistake - or perhaps a bit of confusion about which sister confessed Jesus as the Christ? ;) Thanks to Prof. Carol Symes for calling this to my attention!
January 8, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Ooooh a new "Maria" changed to "Martha"! This is from a 12th-century drama attributed to Hilarius, a student of Abelard. Perhaps just a mistake - or perhaps a bit of confusion about which sister confessed Jesus as the Christ? ;) Thanks to Prof. Carol Symes for calling this to my attention!
Stopped by the @nationalgalleryuk.bsky.social yesterday on our long layover in London. My husband and I had to say hi to the Marys and Jesus!
December 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Stopped by the @nationalgalleryuk.bsky.social yesterday on our long layover in London. My husband and I had to say hi to the Marys and Jesus!
Looking forward to seeing everyone in Boston!
November 21, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Looking forward to seeing everyone in Boston!
And here is Fellows's response to my response: scholarlypublishingcollective.org/sblpress/tc/...
The Presence of Martha in the Archetype of the Bethany Narrative in John: A Counter-Response to Elizabeth Schrader Polczer
Abstract. Richard Fellows responds to Elizabeth Schrader Polczer's article in the present volume.
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November 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
And here is Fellows's response to my response: scholarlypublishingcollective.org/sblpress/tc/...
I've got a new publication about Mary and Martha in John 11 out today in the latest issue of TC: A Journal of Biblical Textual Criticism. Enjoy! scholarlypublishingcollective.org/sblpress/tc/...
Missing the Forest for the Trees: A Response to Richard Fellows
Abstract. Elizabeth Schrader Polczer responds to a 2023 article by Richard Fellows.
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November 15, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I've got a new publication about Mary and Martha in John 11 out today in the latest issue of TC: A Journal of Biblical Textual Criticism. Enjoy! scholarlypublishingcollective.org/sblpress/tc/...
Reading James Barker's new book from @ebyrbooks.bsky.social and realizing that in many respects we are saying the same thing: the gospels were influenced by literary multiformity in Greco-Roman and Second Temple Jewish circles (although his perspective is source-critical, and mine is text-critical).
October 24, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Reading James Barker's new book from @ebyrbooks.bsky.social and realizing that in many respects we are saying the same thing: the gospels were influenced by literary multiformity in Greco-Roman and Second Temple Jewish circles (although his perspective is source-critical, and mine is text-critical).
Poor Anabaptists!
October 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Poor Anabaptists!
Really lovely day today in Münster, Germany! I came here to present a boatload of new information to scholars at the Institut für neutestamentliche Textforschung, and gave a few recommendations for updates to the NA29 apparatus. 🤞🏻
October 16, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Really lovely day today in Münster, Germany! I came here to present a boatload of new information to scholars at the Institut für neutestamentliche Textforschung, and gave a few recommendations for updates to the NA29 apparatus. 🤞🏻
All Americans need Turkey on Thanksgiving
October 7, 2025 at 7:48 PM
All Americans need Turkey on Thanksgiving
We're looking forward to hosting Pete Enns from @theb4np.bsky.social Eastern U for the CBA's upcoming regional conference at Villanova in March! Want to join us? The call for papers is here: assets.noviams.com/novi-file-up...
September 27, 2025 at 6:46 PM
We're looking forward to hosting Pete Enns from @theb4np.bsky.social Eastern U for the CBA's upcoming regional conference at Villanova in March! Want to join us? The call for papers is here: assets.noviams.com/novi-file-up...
Fascinating new piece by @allykateusz.bsky.social:"of the sixty-one surviving third and fourth-century pieces of art that securely depict one or more sisters at the Raising of Lazarus, fifty-nine depict one sister (96%) while only two depict two sisters (4%)" www.ancientjewreview.com/read/2025/9/...
Art as Text: When Mary Was Lazarus’s Sole Sister — ANCIENT JEW REVIEW
The question of how many sisters were portrayed with Jesus at the Raising of Lazarus in early Christian art has not previously been explored, and interestingly, the hypothesis that Martha was added la...
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September 17, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Fascinating new piece by @allykateusz.bsky.social:"of the sixty-one surviving third and fourth-century pieces of art that securely depict one or more sisters at the Raising of Lazarus, fifty-nine depict one sister (96%) while only two depict two sisters (4%)" www.ancientjewreview.com/read/2025/9/...
What would Jesus do?
Brian Kilmeade endorses euthanizing homeless people: "Involuntary lethal injection, or something. Just kill them."
September 13, 2025 at 6:37 PM
What would Jesus do?
Every once in a while, researching ancient manuscripts can give you a chuckle.
August 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Every once in a while, researching ancient manuscripts can give you a chuckle.
Why? The university just received a $2 billion gift from Phil Knight. Is this really the time to punish Humanities departments?
August 28, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Why? The university just received a $2 billion gift from Phil Knight. Is this really the time to punish Humanities departments?
The proposed elimination of U of O's Department of Religion is absolutely tragic. Oregon friends, please consider speaking up! aarweb.org/news/an-appe...
An Appeal from the Department of Religious Studies at University of Oregon - AAR
A Note from the RSN Editor Religion scholars are currently facing numerous challenges, including issues of academic freedom and censorship, diminished budgets, department mergers and closures, job los...
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August 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The proposed elimination of U of O's Department of Religion is absolutely tragic. Oregon friends, please consider speaking up! aarweb.org/news/an-appe...
What the hell?!?!?!??!
August 18, 2025 at 10:58 PM
What the hell?!?!?!??!
Reposted by Dr. Elizabeth Schrader Polczer
NT job opening:
Trinity College Theological School in Melbourne, Australia, is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Biblical Studies (New Testament) commencing February 2026.
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Trinity College Theological School in Melbourne, Australia, is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Biblical Studies (New Testament) commencing February 2026.
trinity.currentjobs.co/job/lecturer...
Lecturer in Biblical Studies (New Testament)
Trinity College Theological School are seeking a passionate Lecturer in Biblical Studies (New Testament) on a two year fixed-term contract.
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August 15, 2025 at 6:12 PM
NT job opening:
Trinity College Theological School in Melbourne, Australia, is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Biblical Studies (New Testament) commencing February 2026.
trinity.currentjobs.co/job/lecturer...
Trinity College Theological School in Melbourne, Australia, is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Biblical Studies (New Testament) commencing February 2026.
trinity.currentjobs.co/job/lecturer...
Reposted by Dr. Elizabeth Schrader Polczer
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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July 3, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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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Ohhh I just noticed that Alexandrinus and Washingtonianus say the same thing. But they're the only two Greek witnesses up until the 5th century that do so.
June 29, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Ohhh I just noticed that Alexandrinus and Washingtonianus say the same thing. But they're the only two Greek witnesses up until the 5th century that do so.
I just noticed that up until the fifth century, every single surviving Greek manuscript of Luke 11:11 preserves a distinct rendition of Jesus's question. Obviously this is due to harmonization with Matthew 7:9-10, but honestly, it's impossible to tell what Luke actually wrote here.
June 29, 2025 at 9:20 AM
I just noticed that up until the fifth century, every single surviving Greek manuscript of Luke 11:11 preserves a distinct rendition of Jesus's question. Obviously this is due to harmonization with Matthew 7:9-10, but honestly, it's impossible to tell what Luke actually wrote here.
Have fun in Asheville!
June 29, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Have fun in Asheville!
Reposted by Dr. Elizabeth Schrader Polczer
Assistant Professor of New Testament, Princeton Theological Seminary, NJ. FT/TT. Deadline September 8.
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June 23, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Assistant Professor of New Testament, Princeton Theological Seminary, NJ. FT/TT. Deadline September 8.
Congrats, Mark!
June 23, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Congrats, Mark!