Markus Oehler
@markusoehler.bsky.social
New Testament Scholar, History of Early Christianity, University of Vienna, Scientist for Future, Football Player/Fan
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As a New Testament scholar who has been researching about Jesus' temple action for many years, I have thoughts on the current discussion of whether and in what ways the protest at a Minneapolis church is or is not comparable. Here's what I have to say on that topic.
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Minneapolis Temple Cleansing Incident?
Discussion is raging online: Was the protest at a church in Minneapolis comparable to Jesus' temple action? A biblical scholar weighs in.
www.patheos.com
January 23, 2026 at 1:55 PM
As a New Testament scholar who has been researching about Jesus' temple action for many years, I have thoughts on the current discussion of whether and in what ways the protest at a Minneapolis church is or is not comparable. Here's what I have to say on that topic.
www.patheos.com/blogs/religi...
www.patheos.com/blogs/religi...
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Checked in at the Porter’s Lodge for the first time in weeks, and she asked how I was. ‘Very well, thanks, and you? Keeping an eye on things?’
‘As always.’
‘As always.’
And after I checked my mail, as I was leaving, ‘That’s why everything goes so well around here.’
She fairly EXPLODED with laughter…
‘As always.’
‘As always.’
And after I checked my mail, as I was leaving, ‘That’s why everything goes so well around here.’
She fairly EXPLODED with laughter…
January 23, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Checked in at the Porter’s Lodge for the first time in weeks, and she asked how I was. ‘Very well, thanks, and you? Keeping an eye on things?’
‘As always.’
‘As always.’
And after I checked my mail, as I was leaving, ‘That’s why everything goes so well around here.’
She fairly EXPLODED with laughter…
‘As always.’
‘As always.’
And after I checked my mail, as I was leaving, ‘That’s why everything goes so well around here.’
She fairly EXPLODED with laughter…
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The Research Center for Religion and Transformation hosts an event on “Human – A Reality Put to the Test” (Brill Schöningh, 2025). On 31 Jan, 4–5:30 pm CET: book presentation by the author, response by Prof. Emeritus Anthony J. Godzieba, and audience discussion. Info: religionandtransformation.at
January 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The Research Center for Religion and Transformation hosts an event on “Human – A Reality Put to the Test” (Brill Schöningh, 2025). On 31 Jan, 4–5:30 pm CET: book presentation by the author, response by Prof. Emeritus Anthony J. Godzieba, and audience discussion. Info: religionandtransformation.at
I'm not a particular fan of the Dropkick Murphys but I would be thrilled if more bands would openly oppose fascism in their songs.
youtu.be/5BRHuiRyVEE?...
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Dropkick Murphys "Who'll Stand With Us?" Music Video
YouTube video by Dropkick Murphys
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January 23, 2026 at 9:26 AM
I'm not a particular fan of the Dropkick Murphys but I would be thrilled if more bands would openly oppose fascism in their songs.
youtu.be/5BRHuiRyVEE?...
youtu.be/5BRHuiRyVEE?...
religion.orf.at/stories/3233...
Wäre ja fein, wenn es von den Protestanten auch so etwas gebe wie eine US-weite Aktion.
Wäre ja fein, wenn es von den Protestanten auch so etwas gebe wie eine US-weite Aktion.
USA: Kirche startet neues Bündnis für Flüchtlinge
Katholische Organisationen in den USA haben eine neue Partnerschaft zur Unterstützung von Migranten und Flüchtlingen ins Leben gerufen. Das Projekt tägt den Namen „Catholic Immigrant Prophetic Action ...
religion.orf.at
January 22, 2026 at 1:56 PM
religion.orf.at/stories/3233...
Wäre ja fein, wenn es von den Protestanten auch so etwas gebe wie eine US-weite Aktion.
Wäre ja fein, wenn es von den Protestanten auch so etwas gebe wie eine US-weite Aktion.
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Wenn Sie im Studienjahr 2026/27 ein Semester an einer anderen Universität studieren wollen, melden Sie sich, bitte, bis 20.2.2026 bei marianne.grohmann@univie.ac.at! Die Bewerbungsphase in Mobility Online läuft bis 5.3.2026.
January 21, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Wenn Sie im Studienjahr 2026/27 ein Semester an einer anderen Universität studieren wollen, melden Sie sich, bitte, bis 20.2.2026 bei marianne.grohmann@univie.ac.at! Die Bewerbungsphase in Mobility Online läuft bis 5.3.2026.
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„…other countries (…) are not powerless. They have the capacity to build a new order that encompasses our values, such as respect for human rights, sustainable development, solidarity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the various states.
The power of the less power starts with honesty.“
The power of the less power starts with honesty.“
January 21, 2026 at 5:59 AM
„…other countries (…) are not powerless. They have the capacity to build a new order that encompasses our values, such as respect for human rights, sustainable development, solidarity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the various states.
The power of the less power starts with honesty.“
The power of the less power starts with honesty.“
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In den Niederlanden waren im Vorjahr 80% der neuzugelassenen Klein-Lkw Elektro-Transporter. Null-Emissionenzonen in den Städten wirken. Weniger Dieselabgase -> gesündere Luft. Österreich hat noch großen Aufholbedarf, ebenso Deutschland vcoe.at/presse/press... #emobility #Energiewende
January 21, 2026 at 6:34 AM
In den Niederlanden waren im Vorjahr 80% der neuzugelassenen Klein-Lkw Elektro-Transporter. Null-Emissionenzonen in den Städten wirken. Weniger Dieselabgase -> gesündere Luft. Österreich hat noch großen Aufholbedarf, ebenso Deutschland vcoe.at/presse/press... #emobility #Energiewende
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Jesus famously did not disrupt proceedings at a place of worship and call out religious hypocrisy
Rep. Keith Self on anti-ICE protesters who disrupted a church service in the Twin Cities: "I compare them to Hamas who live-streamed the attack in Israel that killed hundreds of people. They want to instill terror."
January 20, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Jesus famously did not disrupt proceedings at a place of worship and call out religious hypocrisy
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Nina Krebs von der DLE Gleichstellungskultur hat gestern in der Fakultätskonferenz die Initiative u:respect vorgestellt!
#u:respect #univienna
#u:respect #univienna
January 20, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Nina Krebs von der DLE Gleichstellungskultur hat gestern in der Fakultätskonferenz die Initiative u:respect vorgestellt!
#u:respect #univienna
#u:respect #univienna
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The Thesaurus Linguae Latinae project (125-year-long complete Latin language dictionary effort) is advertising to hire a full-stack developer in Munich (Django/React): job-portal.lmu.de/jobposting/5...
Full-Stack-Entwickler / -Entwicklerin zur Umsetzung der Umstellung des Thesaurus-Wörterbuchs von der gedruckten auf eine vollständig digitale Version
job-portal.lmu.de
January 19, 2026 at 1:20 PM
The Thesaurus Linguae Latinae project (125-year-long complete Latin language dictionary effort) is advertising to hire a full-stack developer in Munich (Django/React): job-portal.lmu.de/jobposting/5...
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COW TOOLS COW TOOLS COW TOOLS
Back-scratching bovine leads scientists to reassess intelligence of cows
Brown Swiss in Austria has been discovered using tools in multiple ways – something only ever seen in humans and chimpanzees
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2026 at 4:06 PM
COW TOOLS COW TOOLS COW TOOLS
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Danish Parliament Deputy Speaker Lars-Christian Brask:
"If I could come with some advice, it would be for the Senate & House to start to take control of political power in America because with this erratic & mad behaviour, you have to ask the question, is the President capable of running the US?"
"If I could come with some advice, it would be for the Senate & House to start to take control of political power in America because with this erratic & mad behaviour, you have to ask the question, is the President capable of running the US?"
January 19, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Danish Parliament Deputy Speaker Lars-Christian Brask:
"If I could come with some advice, it would be for the Senate & House to start to take control of political power in America because with this erratic & mad behaviour, you have to ask the question, is the President capable of running the US?"
"If I could come with some advice, it would be for the Senate & House to start to take control of political power in America because with this erratic & mad behaviour, you have to ask the question, is the President capable of running the US?"
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🥁🥁🥁Hello academic blueskyers, we are hiring again. We are looking for a proactive, communicative, motivated post-doc 🦸♂️🦸♀️ for our ISF project Josephus Christianus (sinowloc.wixsite.com/josephus-chr...). Feel free to circulate!
January 19, 2026 at 8:19 PM
🥁🥁🥁Hello academic blueskyers, we are hiring again. We are looking for a proactive, communicative, motivated post-doc 🦸♂️🦸♀️ for our ISF project Josephus Christianus (sinowloc.wixsite.com/josephus-chr...). Feel free to circulate!
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"Scientists for Future zerpflücken #Hanke s Argumente für den #Lobautunnel"
Scientists for Future zerpflücken Hankes Argumente für den Lobautunnel
Allein die Entwicklung der CO₂-Emissionen in Österreich würde zeigen, wie dringend von so einem "kontraproduktiven Infrastrukturvorhaben Abstand zu nehmen" sei
www.derstandard.at
January 19, 2026 at 9:43 AM
"Scientists for Future zerpflücken #Hanke s Argumente für den #Lobautunnel"
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January 19, 2026 at 1:20 AM
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Innerhalb von 10 Jahren hat sich der Neuwagenmarkt deutlich verändert. Im Jahr 2016 waren noch 97 % der in Österreich neuzugelassenen Pkw Benzin- oder Diesel-Verbrenner, im Vorjahr waren es nur noch 39%. Der Anteil der Elektroautos ist von 1% auf 21% gestiegen. 1/2
January 15, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Innerhalb von 10 Jahren hat sich der Neuwagenmarkt deutlich verändert. Im Jahr 2016 waren noch 97 % der in Österreich neuzugelassenen Pkw Benzin- oder Diesel-Verbrenner, im Vorjahr waren es nur noch 39%. Der Anteil der Elektroautos ist von 1% auf 21% gestiegen. 1/2
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Early career scholars in religious studies:
Consider applying for the Manfred Lautenschlaeger Award for Theological Promise! The deadline for the 2027 Award is June 15, 2026. The Award is given to 10 scholars, and each receives a prize of € 3,000.
More details: fiit-heidelberg.de/awards/laute...
Consider applying for the Manfred Lautenschlaeger Award for Theological Promise! The deadline for the 2027 Award is June 15, 2026. The Award is given to 10 scholars, and each receives a prize of € 3,000.
More details: fiit-heidelberg.de/awards/laute...
January 14, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Early career scholars in religious studies:
Consider applying for the Manfred Lautenschlaeger Award for Theological Promise! The deadline for the 2027 Award is June 15, 2026. The Award is given to 10 scholars, and each receives a prize of € 3,000.
More details: fiit-heidelberg.de/awards/laute...
Consider applying for the Manfred Lautenschlaeger Award for Theological Promise! The deadline for the 2027 Award is June 15, 2026. The Award is given to 10 scholars, and each receives a prize of € 3,000.
More details: fiit-heidelberg.de/awards/laute...
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"the eternity of light"
Light installation on the Vienna Votivkirche.
Billi Thanner did it again.
What a beautiful piece of art in these dark times!
Light installation on the Vienna Votivkirche.
Billi Thanner did it again.
What a beautiful piece of art in these dark times!
January 14, 2026 at 8:58 PM
"the eternity of light"
Light installation on the Vienna Votivkirche.
Billi Thanner did it again.
What a beautiful piece of art in these dark times!
Light installation on the Vienna Votivkirche.
Billi Thanner did it again.
What a beautiful piece of art in these dark times!
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Die Pkw-Zulassungsstatistik für 2025 ist komplett: Im abgelaufenen Jahr wurden um 36% mehr rein batterieelektrische Autos 🔋 zugelassen als im Jahr zuvor.
Die 5 populärsten Modelle 2025: Tesla Model Y, Skoda Elroq, Skoda Enyaq, BMW x1, BYD Sealion
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Die 5 populärsten Modelle 2025: Tesla Model Y, Skoda Elroq, Skoda Enyaq, BMW x1, BYD Sealion
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January 14, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Die Pkw-Zulassungsstatistik für 2025 ist komplett: Im abgelaufenen Jahr wurden um 36% mehr rein batterieelektrische Autos 🔋 zugelassen als im Jahr zuvor.
Die 5 populärsten Modelle 2025: Tesla Model Y, Skoda Elroq, Skoda Enyaq, BMW x1, BYD Sealion
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Die 5 populärsten Modelle 2025: Tesla Model Y, Skoda Elroq, Skoda Enyaq, BMW x1, BYD Sealion
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The University of Vienna is offering 40 pre-doctoral positions in the humanities, social sciences, and cultural studies. Anyone interested can find more information here. Otherwise, please forward this post.
careers.univie.ac.at/en/praedoc/p...
careers.univie.ac.at/en/praedoc/p...
careers.univie.ac.at
January 13, 2026 at 2:56 PM
The University of Vienna is offering 40 pre-doctoral positions in the humanities, social sciences, and cultural studies. Anyone interested can find more information here. Otherwise, please forward this post.
careers.univie.ac.at/en/praedoc/p...
careers.univie.ac.at/en/praedoc/p...
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Bist du interessiert an einem theologischen Studienjahr in Jerusalem? Infos dazu findest du in diesem Post!
#theologischesstudienjahrjerusalem
#theologischesstudienjahrjerusalem
January 13, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Bist du interessiert an einem theologischen Studienjahr in Jerusalem? Infos dazu findest du in diesem Post!
#theologischesstudienjahrjerusalem
#theologischesstudienjahrjerusalem
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Postdoctoral Researcher – Aarhus University, Denmark
Fully funded postdoc role in Intellectual History
Eligibility: PhD in history, philosophy, political theory, or literature
Deadline: 9 Feb 2026
Apply: higherjobz.com/postdoctoral...
#AcademicJobs #PostdocJobs #HistoryJobs @aarhusuniint.bsky.social
Fully funded postdoc role in Intellectual History
Eligibility: PhD in history, philosophy, political theory, or literature
Deadline: 9 Feb 2026
Apply: higherjobz.com/postdoctoral...
#AcademicJobs #PostdocJobs #HistoryJobs @aarhusuniint.bsky.social
Postdoctoral Positions in Intellectual History – Aarhus University | HigherJobz
Apply for postdoctoral positions in Intellectual History at Aarhus University, Denmark. Fully funded research. Deadline: 9 Feb 2026.
higherjobz.com
January 13, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Postdoctoral Researcher – Aarhus University, Denmark
Fully funded postdoc role in Intellectual History
Eligibility: PhD in history, philosophy, political theory, or literature
Deadline: 9 Feb 2026
Apply: higherjobz.com/postdoctoral...
#AcademicJobs #PostdocJobs #HistoryJobs @aarhusuniint.bsky.social
Fully funded postdoc role in Intellectual History
Eligibility: PhD in history, philosophy, political theory, or literature
Deadline: 9 Feb 2026
Apply: higherjobz.com/postdoctoral...
#AcademicJobs #PostdocJobs #HistoryJobs @aarhusuniint.bsky.social