Lyn Kidson
@lynmkidson.bsky.social
Ancient historian and New Testament scholar, PhD, Pastoral Epistles specialist, focus on gender, sexuality, hermeneutics, numismatics, & artist.
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He Will Come in Glory—The Nicene Creed for Noncreedal Christians, Post #13 api.follow.it/track-rss-st...
He Will Come in Glory—The Nicene Creed for Noncreedal Christians, Post #13
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
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August 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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My author’s copy has arrived from @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social . Very nice to see in person. I wrote an entry with Laura Quick on developments in women’s ritual bathing in ancient Judaism.
August 14, 2025 at 11:31 AM
My author’s copy has arrived from @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social . Very nice to see in person. I wrote an entry with Laura Quick on developments in women’s ritual bathing in ancient Judaism.
Wonderful to see.
Another day at #SNTS2025, another author sighting.
It is exciting to see Professor Juduth Lieu with her new book, Explorations in the Second Christian Century.
Find the book here: www.degruyterbrill.com/document/isb...
It is exciting to see Professor Juduth Lieu with her new book, Explorations in the Second Christian Century.
Find the book here: www.degruyterbrill.com/document/isb...
August 7, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Wonderful to see.
Thousands of Sydneysiders marched in the rain to make a call to the federal government to act on behalf of people in Gaza.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
Police fears for future protests after 'perilous' 90,000-strong bridge march
A safe end to the pro-Palestinian protest has not allayed concerns about similar mass demonstrations across the world-famous landmark, senior NSW Police say.
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August 3, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Thousands of Sydneysiders marched in the rain to make a call to the federal government to act on behalf of people in Gaza.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
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“American Academy of Arts&Sciences reports 96.3% of humanities grads age 23-32 fully employed. Earnings in humanitiess comparable to social/life sciences, job satisfaction levels too. A serious mismatch bw actual employment for hum grads +general perception."
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Mellon Foundation
The Mellon Foundation makes grants to actively unlock the power in the arts and humanities that helps connect us all.
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August 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM
“American Academy of Arts&Sciences reports 96.3% of humanities grads age 23-32 fully employed. Earnings in humanitiess comparable to social/life sciences, job satisfaction levels too. A serious mismatch bw actual employment for hum grads +general perception."
www.mellon.org/voices/human...
www.mellon.org/voices/human...
Society for the Study of Early Christianity, August meeting with Mark Matic, Tues 5th 7:00 PM (AEST) via zoom:
“Insights from the Periphery: Exploring Hellenistic Language and Identity in Biblical Translations, Ptolemaic Contracts and Dalmatian Inscriptions“
Email for the link: ssec@mq.edu.au
“Insights from the Periphery: Exploring Hellenistic Language and Identity in Biblical Translations, Ptolemaic Contracts and Dalmatian Inscriptions“
Email for the link: ssec@mq.edu.au
August 2, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Society for the Study of Early Christianity, August meeting with Mark Matic, Tues 5th 7:00 PM (AEST) via zoom:
“Insights from the Periphery: Exploring Hellenistic Language and Identity in Biblical Translations, Ptolemaic Contracts and Dalmatian Inscriptions“
Email for the link: ssec@mq.edu.au
“Insights from the Periphery: Exploring Hellenistic Language and Identity in Biblical Translations, Ptolemaic Contracts and Dalmatian Inscriptions“
Email for the link: ssec@mq.edu.au
@hodidaskalos.bsky.social
what is a missional-organic church advocate?
what is a missional-organic church advocate?
August 2, 2025 at 12:27 AM
@hodidaskalos.bsky.social
what is a missional-organic church advocate?
what is a missional-organic church advocate?
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It baffles me that @australianlabor.bsky.social wants to hang this failed, unfair policy around its neck, when they could condemn it as a folly of the unpopular Morrison government and ditch it. Sign our petition to urge them to abolish it now!
www.openpetition.org/au/petition/...
www.openpetition.org/au/petition/...
Repeal Job-Ready Graduates Policy Now: Restoring Equity in Higher Education - Online petition
We sign this petition in solidarity with those who signed the Open Letter to the Prime Minister on 28 July 2025 (https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jul/28/open-letter-to-australian-govern...
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July 30, 2025 at 2:16 AM
It baffles me that @australianlabor.bsky.social wants to hang this failed, unfair policy around its neck, when they could condemn it as a folly of the unpopular Morrison government and ditch it. Sign our petition to urge them to abolish it now!
www.openpetition.org/au/petition/...
www.openpetition.org/au/petition/...
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You can still PRE-ORDER You Have a Calling between now and Aug. 4 and gain immediate electronic access to the book through NetGalley!
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Countdown to the Book Release ...
You Have a Calling releases in less than two weeks!!!
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July 26, 2025 at 1:15 AM
You can still PRE-ORDER You Have a Calling between now and Aug. 4 and gain immediate electronic access to the book through NetGalley!
open.substack.com/pub/karenswa...
open.substack.com/pub/karenswa...
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Book release: You Have a Calling: Finding Your Vocation in the True, Good, and Beautiful.
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Countdown to the Book Release ...
You Have a Calling releases in less than two weeks!!!
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July 25, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Book release: You Have a Calling: Finding Your Vocation in the True, Good, and Beautiful.
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karenswallowprior.substack.com/p/countdown-...
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Winter sunset with ducks gliding across a gold, pink and purple Lake Albert, Wagga Wagga, Australia.
July 20, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Winter sunset with ducks gliding across a gold, pink and purple Lake Albert, Wagga Wagga, Australia.
Congratulations to Mark Short on becoming the Primate of the Anglican Church of Australia. Former rector of South Wagga Anglican church and currently Bishop of the Canberra -Goulburn Diocese.
July 20, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Congratulations to Mark Short on becoming the Primate of the Anglican Church of Australia. Former rector of South Wagga Anglican church and currently Bishop of the Canberra -Goulburn Diocese.
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Depictions of female anatomical cuirasses are relatively rare in the ancient world, even on mythical female warriors.
But this Amazon terracotta from Canosa shows that "boob armor" pairs quite well with a Montefortino helmet.
Note the drill holes on top for plumes!
But this Amazon terracotta from Canosa shows that "boob armor" pairs quite well with a Montefortino helmet.
Note the drill holes on top for plumes!
July 16, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Depictions of female anatomical cuirasses are relatively rare in the ancient world, even on mythical female warriors.
But this Amazon terracotta from Canosa shows that "boob armor" pairs quite well with a Montefortino helmet.
Note the drill holes on top for plumes!
But this Amazon terracotta from Canosa shows that "boob armor" pairs quite well with a Montefortino helmet.
Note the drill holes on top for plumes!
In view of John MacArthur's passing, my article from 2019 on his unpleasant quip about Beth Moore,
bit.ly/4eN5uZU
bit.ly/4eN5uZU
Is Beth Moore preaching? Then she is already at home.
Very recently John Macarthur, evangelical pastor and best-selling author, made some comments about Beth Moore, a fellow evangelical speaker. These comments have gone viral. They were made during a …
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July 15, 2025 at 8:22 AM
In view of John MacArthur's passing, my article from 2019 on his unpleasant quip about Beth Moore,
bit.ly/4eN5uZU
bit.ly/4eN5uZU
My parish church when I was growing up.
Brick St Peter’s Anglican Church in Ganmain opened in 1912 after briefly holding its services in the local Uniting Church #ganmain #riverina #nsw #au #latergram #bentsabout
July 12, 2025 at 1:43 AM
My parish church when I was growing up.
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From the Orthodox Barbie archives:
[On Titus 2:5]: “In this era, households are economically productive. To instruct a woman to “work at home” was to instruct her to be economically productive. Like Neo’s wife she may even do his work while he busies himself with civic duties.” - Lyn M. Kidson
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[On Titus 2:5]: “In this era, households are economically productive. To instruct a woman to “work at home” was to instruct her to be economically productive. Like Neo’s wife she may even do his work while he busies himself with civic duties.” - Lyn M. Kidson
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July 4, 2025 at 12:46 AM
From the Orthodox Barbie archives:
[On Titus 2:5]: “In this era, households are economically productive. To instruct a woman to “work at home” was to instruct her to be economically productive. Like Neo’s wife she may even do his work while he busies himself with civic duties.” - Lyn M. Kidson
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[On Titus 2:5]: “In this era, households are economically productive. To instruct a woman to “work at home” was to instruct her to be economically productive. Like Neo’s wife she may even do his work while he busies himself with civic duties.” - Lyn M. Kidson
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"Young women are 'quiet quitting' the church. It's not a loud rebellion, but a gradual disengagement from formal involvement, even if they still hold Christian belief." #WomenInChurch #FaithTrends
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The Quiet Exodus: Why Young Women Are Drifting from the Church by Christine Jolly
As senior staff with the University Fellowship of Christians at the University of Tasmania, I have the unique privilege of walking alongside Gen Z women and men as they navigate faith, purpose, and…
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June 23, 2025 at 1:09 AM
"Young women are 'quiet quitting' the church. It's not a loud rebellion, but a gradual disengagement from formal involvement, even if they still hold Christian belief." #WomenInChurch #FaithTrends
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thewadrproject.com/2025/06/23/t...
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Honestly I still can’t stop laughing 😂😅🤣
June 15, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Honestly I still can’t stop laughing 😂😅🤣
Dr Ali Robinson,
"High-Standing Women in the Book of Acts and Their Influence among the Synagogues of the Greek East."
SSEC, 24th June 7pm AEST
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"High-Standing Women in the Book of Acts and Their Influence among the Synagogues of the Greek East."
SSEC, 24th June 7pm AEST
mq-ssec.org/quarterly-me...
Events - The Society for the Study of Early Christianity
Regular presentations and discussions online about Early Christianity in its historical context.
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June 14, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Dr Ali Robinson,
"High-Standing Women in the Book of Acts and Their Influence among the Synagogues of the Greek East."
SSEC, 24th June 7pm AEST
mq-ssec.org/quarterly-me...
"High-Standing Women in the Book of Acts and Their Influence among the Synagogues of the Greek East."
SSEC, 24th June 7pm AEST
mq-ssec.org/quarterly-me...
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Excellent coverage of Macquarie Uni’s proposed restructure:
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Proposed Macquarie University restructure will ‘hollow out’ humanities, academics say
Macquarie blames prospect of international student caps and ‘uncertainty’ about domestic student numbers for proposed academic job cuts, fewer arts courses
www.theguardian.com
June 12, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Excellent coverage of Macquarie Uni’s proposed restructure:
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Last night I was at the launch of Karen Pack 'Queer Omissions', a book about Australian Christian women, who contributed significantly to Australian society & church life but are largely forgotten. Buy at @gleebooks.bsky.social or @routledgehistory.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Last night I was at the launch of Karen Pack 'Queer Omissions', a book about Australian Christian women, who contributed significantly to Australian society & church life but are largely forgotten. Buy at @gleebooks.bsky.social or @routledgehistory.bsky.social
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Interview with Dr. Clint Arnold on his WBC Colossians Commentary nijaykgupta.substack.com/p/interview-...
Interview with Dr. Clint Arnold on his WBC Colossians Commentary
Engaging Scripture Podcast Ep18
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June 2, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Interview with Dr. Clint Arnold on his WBC Colossians Commentary nijaykgupta.substack.com/p/interview-...