Madison N Pierce
@madisonpierce.bsky.social
Lecturer in NT and Early Christianity (St Andrews) • NT Editor (@rbecs_org) • Cohost (@TheTwoCities) • PhD (Durham) • Hebrews is my thing. I don't know who wrote it.
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As of today, I am able to accept PhD students at the University of St Andrews. If you or one of your students is interested, this is a wonderful place to study.
All potential supervisors (including me!) are listed here with topics of interest: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/divinity/pro...
All potential supervisors (including me!) are listed here with topics of interest: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/divinity/pro...
PhD supervision - School of Divinity - University of St Andrews
www.st-andrews.ac.uk
February 2, 2026 at 10:53 AM
As of today, I am able to accept PhD students at the University of St Andrews. If you or one of your students is interested, this is a wonderful place to study.
All potential supervisors (including me!) are listed here with topics of interest: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/divinity/pro...
All potential supervisors (including me!) are listed here with topics of interest: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/divinity/pro...
One thing I'm still working on is the later lunchtime. In TX, 12:00 is standard lunch time; in the UK, 13:00 is the standard lunch time. This term I'm frequently lecturing at noon... which shouldn't be allowed.
a man is eating a hot dog and saying " i don t know if you 're allowed to do that "
ALT: a man is eating a hot dog and saying " i don t know if you 're allowed to do that "
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January 27, 2026 at 12:14 PM
One thing I'm still working on is the later lunchtime. In TX, 12:00 is standard lunch time; in the UK, 13:00 is the standard lunch time. This term I'm frequently lecturing at noon... which shouldn't be allowed.
Today is the first day of Semester 2 here at St Andrews. I’m excited to be able to teach a Greek readings/exegesis class for the 1st time in several years.
We’re working through early chs of Luke along with the sources of quotations (OG/LXX) & receptions of the material in Early Christianity.
We’re working through early chs of Luke along with the sources of quotations (OG/LXX) & receptions of the material in Early Christianity.
January 26, 2026 at 7:46 AM
Today is the first day of Semester 2 here at St Andrews. I’m excited to be able to teach a Greek readings/exegesis class for the 1st time in several years.
We’re working through early chs of Luke along with the sources of quotations (OG/LXX) & receptions of the material in Early Christianity.
We’re working through early chs of Luke along with the sources of quotations (OG/LXX) & receptions of the material in Early Christianity.
This is so important. I’m grateful to Rev Dr Thomas for having these conversations.
I hope others take this up, especially those leading institutions. (I’m going to start pointing my students to this article.) wabashcenter.wabash.edu/resources/bl...
I hope others take this up, especially those leading institutions. (I’m going to start pointing my students to this article.) wabashcenter.wabash.edu/resources/bl...
Why I Talk to My Students Every Semester About Gender Bias in Teaching Evaluations
Seeks to strengthen and enhance education in North American theological schools, colleges and universities.
wabashcenter.wabash.edu
January 15, 2026 at 6:12 AM
This is so important. I’m grateful to Rev Dr Thomas for having these conversations.
I hope others take this up, especially those leading institutions. (I’m going to start pointing my students to this article.) wabashcenter.wabash.edu/resources/bl...
I hope others take this up, especially those leading institutions. (I’m going to start pointing my students to this article.) wabashcenter.wabash.edu/resources/bl...
From time to time, I post with the hope of correcting some widespread misunderstandings about Hebrews. Here's a big one:
YOM KIPPUR IS NOT THE ONLY JEWISH RITUAL*.
Sooo references to sacrifice don't necessarily evoke Leviticus 16.
YOM KIPPUR IS NOT THE ONLY JEWISH RITUAL*.
Sooo references to sacrifice don't necessarily evoke Leviticus 16.
December 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
From time to time, I post with the hope of correcting some widespread misunderstandings about Hebrews. Here's a big one:
YOM KIPPUR IS NOT THE ONLY JEWISH RITUAL*.
Sooo references to sacrifice don't necessarily evoke Leviticus 16.
YOM KIPPUR IS NOT THE ONLY JEWISH RITUAL*.
Sooo references to sacrifice don't necessarily evoke Leviticus 16.
FWIW, I would highly recommend engaging the work of the people that you ask for feedback.
It's always a little surprising when someone says, "I'd really value your thoughts," when many of the thoughts I would provide are in print (more carefully articulated).
(Is this just me?)
It's always a little surprising when someone says, "I'd really value your thoughts," when many of the thoughts I would provide are in print (more carefully articulated).
(Is this just me?)
December 15, 2025 at 9:35 AM
FWIW, I would highly recommend engaging the work of the people that you ask for feedback.
It's always a little surprising when someone says, "I'd really value your thoughts," when many of the thoughts I would provide are in print (more carefully articulated).
(Is this just me?)
It's always a little surprising when someone says, "I'd really value your thoughts," when many of the thoughts I would provide are in print (more carefully articulated).
(Is this just me?)
My first semester at St Andrews is in the books. 😮💨 At times, getting to know the system has been challenging, but I’ve loved my time here. I have bright and interested students; fun and lovely colleagues; and space to write and enjoy beautiful Scotland.
December 13, 2025 at 7:04 AM
My first semester at St Andrews is in the books. 😮💨 At times, getting to know the system has been challenging, but I’ve loved my time here. I have bright and interested students; fun and lovely colleagues; and space to write and enjoy beautiful Scotland.
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My year in review:
1. Wondering where this year went.
1. Wondering where this year went.
December 11, 2025 at 3:01 AM
My year in review:
1. Wondering where this year went.
1. Wondering where this year went.
Today I presented a paper from my project on messianism at our biblical studies seminar at St Mary’s. It was fun, stimulating, and representative of all the things I’ve loved about my first semester in St Andrews. But I’m also grateful to have some space to rest now!
December 4, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Today I presented a paper from my project on messianism at our biblical studies seminar at St Mary’s. It was fun, stimulating, and representative of all the things I’ve loved about my first semester in St Andrews. But I’m also grateful to have some space to rest now!
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okay, friends, let's do something community-oriented and helpful. #sblaar25 veterans, drop your best conference advice for first-time attendees. be sure to signal boost so folks across bluesky can add on/peruse.
November 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
okay, friends, let's do something community-oriented and helpful. #sblaar25 veterans, drop your best conference advice for first-time attendees. be sure to signal boost so folks across bluesky can add on/peruse.
So pleased to receive my copy of this resource. I am grateful to be included among the amazing women – many of whom have contributed to my own discernment through the years.
November 6, 2025 at 1:23 PM
So pleased to receive my copy of this resource. I am grateful to be included among the amazing women – many of whom have contributed to my own discernment through the years.
So pleased to see that our forthcoming book on the "Later New Testament" (Hebrews-Revelation) is available for pre-order.
I also love this cover, which my daughter said was "creepy." (I'm taking it as a compliment.)
bakeracademic.com/products/978...
I also love this cover, which my daughter said was "creepy." (I'm taking it as a compliment.)
bakeracademic.com/products/978...
November 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
So pleased to see that our forthcoming book on the "Later New Testament" (Hebrews-Revelation) is available for pre-order.
I also love this cover, which my daughter said was "creepy." (I'm taking it as a compliment.)
bakeracademic.com/products/978...
I also love this cover, which my daughter said was "creepy." (I'm taking it as a compliment.)
bakeracademic.com/products/978...
Soon I'm heading down to Cambridge to present a paper in their NT seminar. The paper is "The Body Prepared and Offered in the Heavens: Divine Bodies, Sacrifice, and Hebrews," a chapter from the book I'm co-authoring (with Bryan Dyer) on the humanity of Jesus in Hebrews.
October 31, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Soon I'm heading down to Cambridge to present a paper in their NT seminar. The paper is "The Body Prepared and Offered in the Heavens: Divine Bodies, Sacrifice, and Hebrews," a chapter from the book I'm co-authoring (with Bryan Dyer) on the humanity of Jesus in Hebrews.
When writing, I always use $ as a placeholder for footnotes and textual references (etc.) that I need to find and fix. Today has a day of getting rid of $ in one of the least fun ways.
October 21, 2025 at 12:12 PM
When writing, I always use $ as a placeholder for footnotes and textual references (etc.) that I need to find and fix. Today has a day of getting rid of $ in one of the least fun ways.
Off to a tremendous start today. Opened my draft from a couple of days ago, reread the last paragraph, and added the comment, "Why did I think this was important?"
October 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Off to a tremendous start today. Opened my draft from a couple of days ago, reread the last paragraph, and added the comment, "Why did I think this was important?"
I submitted this week.
I argue that the author of Hebrews holds the law in high esteem and that several points in the argument suggest the author thinks the law governs the heavens and earth and still obligates people.*
I argue that the author of Hebrews holds the law in high esteem and that several points in the argument suggest the author thinks the law governs the heavens and earth and still obligates people.*
Although our move has compressed its composition, I’m enjoying writing about “The Law in Hebrews” for a collection on the Law in the NT.
But wow, there’s a lot of bad arguments floating around related to this…
But wow, there’s a lot of bad arguments floating around related to this…
October 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
I submitted this week.
I argue that the author of Hebrews holds the law in high esteem and that several points in the argument suggest the author thinks the law governs the heavens and earth and still obligates people.*
I argue that the author of Hebrews holds the law in high esteem and that several points in the argument suggest the author thinks the law governs the heavens and earth and still obligates people.*
Although our move has compressed its composition, I’m enjoying writing about “The Law in Hebrews” for a collection on the Law in the NT.
But wow, there’s a lot of bad arguments floating around related to this…
But wow, there’s a lot of bad arguments floating around related to this…
September 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Although our move has compressed its composition, I’m enjoying writing about “The Law in Hebrews” for a collection on the Law in the NT.
But wow, there’s a lot of bad arguments floating around related to this…
But wow, there’s a lot of bad arguments floating around related to this…
Next week is a big week! I have my first lectures of the term along with a presentation/discussion with the Enoch Seminar. I'll be talking about whether and how we might read Hebrews "within Judaism."
September 11, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Next week is a big week! I have my first lectures of the term along with a presentation/discussion with the Enoch Seminar. I'll be talking about whether and how we might read Hebrews "within Judaism."
I only have one book in my new office (so far), but I’m making it count.
September 8, 2025 at 12:55 PM
I only have one book in my new office (so far), but I’m making it count.
I had a wonderful time at #BNTS2025 in Manchester. It was great to see dear friends and colleagues.
I also had the privilege of offering a response to the book *Open Sanctuary* by Nick Moore alongside Phillip Alexander.
I also had the privilege of offering a response to the book *Open Sanctuary* by Nick Moore alongside Phillip Alexander.
September 3, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I had a wonderful time at #BNTS2025 in Manchester. It was great to see dear friends and colleagues.
I also had the privilege of offering a response to the book *Open Sanctuary* by Nick Moore alongside Phillip Alexander.
I also had the privilege of offering a response to the book *Open Sanctuary* by Nick Moore alongside Phillip Alexander.
Yesterday I was ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament in the RCA, commissioned into my new role at St Andrews. I am so grateful to my loved ones who supported me through this and immensely grateful for this calling upon my life.
August 23, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Yesterday I was ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament in the RCA, commissioned into my new role at St Andrews. I am so grateful to my loved ones who supported me through this and immensely grateful for this calling upon my life.
I’m really looking forward to my first BNTC in far too long! Fun Fact: My first BNTC ever was also at Manchester.
So excited to see dear friends and kick off our return to the UK!
So excited to see dear friends and kick off our return to the UK!
Session 2, Joint with Later Epistles, will be a book review panel focussed on of Nicholas Moore’s ‘The Open Sanctuary: Access to God and the Heavenly Temple in the New Testament’ (Baker Academic, 2024), with Madison N. Pierce, Philip Alexander and Yael Fisch.
August 22, 2025 at 9:25 AM
I’m really looking forward to my first BNTC in far too long! Fun Fact: My first BNTC ever was also at Manchester.
So excited to see dear friends and kick off our return to the UK!
So excited to see dear friends and kick off our return to the UK!
Something that I notice a lot in theses/dissertations in particular (but lots of other books too...) is "background" literature being presented but not integrated. WHY am I reading 100 pages about Second Temple texts? How does this contribute to your main idea?
August 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Something that I notice a lot in theses/dissertations in particular (but lots of other books too...) is "background" literature being presented but not integrated. WHY am I reading 100 pages about Second Temple texts? How does this contribute to your main idea?
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University admins need to be more afraid of losing the confidence of their faculty than they are of missing out on the next tech fad
August 15, 2025 at 11:37 PM
University admins need to be more afraid of losing the confidence of their faculty than they are of missing out on the next tech fad