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Dr Tom de Bruin
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(he/they) non-binary New Testament & Early Christianity scholar, author, sci-fi fan. Assistant Prof Radboud University | Editor of JIBS
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Dr Tom de Bruin @tdbiii.bsky.social · May 31
Awesome way to start the day! My article on nonhumans (animals and demons) in an early Christian text has been published in the Journal for the study of the Pseudepigrapha! It’s open access, so free for all to read!
Get it here: doi.org/10.1177/0951...
Article entitled Animals and demons: Nonhuman beings in the Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs. Abstract reads: The Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs, usually included in collections of Old Testament Pseudepigrapha, contains descriptions of nonhuman animals in eight of its twelve testaments. This article is the first to examine these descriptions of nonhumans. In this text virtuous humans are protected from nonhuman animals and this protection is a sign of a person's virtue. Furthermore, nonhuman animals plot against human ones and attempt to gain mastery over them, using the same terms as would be used for other nonhuman, demonic forces possessing humans. This article suggests that in the Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs, these types of nonhuman opponents are not neatly distinguished, and that these categories bleed into one another. This suggests that a less strong distinction in the classification and discussion of animals and spirits is beneficial for early Christian text
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mkochenash.bsky.social
If you are mobile and want to do research related to this theme, this is a great opportunity. Matthijs is a great person to work with (as are the other biblical studies people on faculty there!), Radboud is a great place to work, and Nijmegen is a great place to live, even if only temporarily.
January 19, 2026 at 9:21 PM
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mcrawford.bsky.social
In case you haven't yet heard about it, there is an interesting new project on 'Ethnicity and (In)Equality in Early Christianity' being led by Matthijs den Dulk (Radboud University). Currently hiring for a 3-year postdoc. Application deadline is 8 March.
www.eiec.info/home
EIEC
Image: Jesus and the dog-headed men, Kiev Psalter, 1397
www.eiec.info
January 18, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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matthijsdendulk.bsky.social
Please share widely! 3-year Postdoc in Early Christian Studies. Deadline: 8 March. Let me know if you have any questions or want to nominate a colleague.
Postdoc Position: Early Christian Studies | Radboud University
Do you want to work as a Postdoctoral Researcher: Early Christian Studies at the Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies? Check our vacancy!
www.ru.nl
January 16, 2026 at 11:57 AM
tdbiii.bsky.social
Come to Nijmegen and be my colleague! 3-year postdoc on ethnicity and (in)equality in early Christianity, supervised by @matthijsdendulk.bsky.social. All I can say is we are a great group of people and Nijmegen is a pretty good place to live.
January 18, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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siobhanjolley.bsky.social
Psyched that the CfP for Maryanne Saunders’ NG colloquium, exploring expansive ideas about familial ties as represented in art, is now live!

www.nationalgallery.org.uk/research/sem...

Abstracts up to 300 words with a short bio due by Monday 26 January 2026.

Please share widely!
(Re)alignment: rethinking familial ties in the visual arts Call for proposals for Colloquium 28 May 2026 Expanding our understanding of family, community and what binds us together requires us to look beyond conventional definitions and documented histories.
December 18, 2025 at 10:32 PM
tdbiii.bsky.social
Excited to see my book pal’s book next to mine in the book hall! @siobhanjolley.bsky.social’s book is cooler because it has pictures!
November 24, 2025 at 7:19 PM
tdbiii.bsky.social
Had loads of fun at my first paper on The Chosen today. One more tomorrow at 9am, on The Chosen fanfic (slashfic) that imagine sexual relationships between the disciples. Thanks to @siobhanjolley.bsky.social for the HQ action pic! #aarsbl2025 #sblaar25
November 23, 2025 at 11:11 PM
tdbiii.bsky.social
Very much looking forward to the book review panel of my book at 4pm today! It’s S22-336 if anyone’s interested. With superstars @drmjcwarren.bsky.social @brownsmith.bsky.social and Acacia Chan. #aarsbl25 #sblaar25
Photo of my book Fan Fiction and Early Christian Writings
November 22, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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matthijsdendulk.bsky.social
Early Christian Epistolarity is out now! Get your copy (or, you know, get your library to order it) at brill.com/display/titl.... It was an honor to work on this project with Judith Lieu
@greggiven.bsky.social @angelastandh.bsky.social @cavanconcannon.bsky.social, Harry Maier (1/2)
Cover of the book 'early christian epistolarity' by Judith Lieu and Matthijs den Dulk
November 21, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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chancebonar.bsky.social
God, Slavery, and Early Christianity is out in the real world with @universitypress.cambridge.org!

I have some extra, so retweet this by the end of Oct. 19 if you’re interested in receiving a copy!

Book info here: www.cambridge.org/core/books/g...
October 15, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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Israel Agrees To Go Back To Killing Palestinians On Less Frequent Basis
Israel Agrees To Go Back To Killing Palestinians On Less Frequent Basis
CAIRO—As part of a historic ceasefire agreement with Hamas following two years of war, the Israeli government reportedly agreed Thursday to go back to killing Palestinians on a less frequent basis. “I...
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October 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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nelsonlflores.bsky.social
The Trump administration demanding that UCLA screen international students for their political opinions and deny the existence of trans people is a fascist move plain and simple
blakeprof.bsky.social Blake Emerson @blakeprof.bsky.social · Sep 15
These are the Trump Administration’s demands on UCLA, in addition to a 1.2 billion dollar fine, as reported by the LA Times today. I must note again that the Trump Administration’s attempt to use title vi to enforce conservative agenda items is flagrantly illegal.
3:164 • Make five years of payments — $200 million annually - and set up a $172 million fund for people with claims of civil rights violations. • Ensure foreign students who are "anti-Western" will not be admitted. • Pay for all costs of the settlement, including the fee for an outside monitor. • Annually release demographic data for hires as well as students who have applied or have been admitted, broken down by "race, color, grade point average, and performance on standardized tests." • Make a public statement declaring that transgender people's identities are no longer recognized. • End gender-affirming care for minors at medical facilities. • Give the government access to "all UCLA staff, employees, facilities, documents, and data related to the agreement" not protected by attorney-client privilege.
September 16, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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profpaulmiddleton.bsky.social
The British New Testament Society conference is taking place in Manchester. Tonight, we have a panel on decolonising New Testament Studies. #bnts25
@bntsoc.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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siobhanjolley.bsky.social
We're off to a great start in the new Reception, Critical Theory, and Interdisciplinary Studies seminar at #BNTS2025.

@tdbiii.bsky.social chaired our first session, which featured papers on decolonising hospitality, positionally and applying Bakhtin to Romans.
September 2, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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bntsoc.bsky.social
In-person booking for the conference may have closed, but online registration remains open until 31st August, at the lower rate of £60.

estore.manchester.ac.uk/conferences-...
2025 Conference logo
August 20, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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bntsoc.bsky.social
🚨Booking closes tomorrow for in-person attendance. Don’t miss out!🚨
bntsoc.bsky.social British New Testament Society @bntsoc.bsky.social · Jul 10
📣 Booking is now open for our 2025 meeting, hosted by @uomreligion.bsky.social - online and in person options available now.

estore.manchester.ac.uk/conferences-...
BNTS 2025 poster, with the information from the Skeet.
August 14, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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bntsoc.bsky.social
There are just ten days left to book your in-person place for #BNTS2025 - booking will close Friday 15th August.
bntsoc.bsky.social British New Testament Society @bntsoc.bsky.social · Jul 10
📣 Booking is now open for our 2025 meeting, hosted by @uomreligion.bsky.social - online and in person options available now.

estore.manchester.ac.uk/conferences-...
BNTS 2025 poster, with the information from the Skeet.
August 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
tdbiii.bsky.social
My chapter on Christian fans of My Little Pony and their fan texts is now open access via my university! Really happy with how Dutch copyright works for academia! [link in first comment]
#fanfic #MLP #fanstudies #fan #fanfiction #fanfic #MLP #fanstudies
Screenshot of chapter entitled “the Bible and My Little Pony”
July 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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bntsoc.bsky.social
We’ve managed to secure some more en-suite rooms! Based on the first round these are likely to sell out quickly, so don’t delay.
bntsoc.bsky.social British New Testament Society @bntsoc.bsky.social · Jul 10
📣 Booking is now open for our 2025 meeting, hosted by @uomreligion.bsky.social - online and in person options available now.

estore.manchester.ac.uk/conferences-...
BNTS 2025 poster, with the information from the Skeet.
July 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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bntsoc.bsky.social
En-suite residential packages are already sold out - time to book your place!
bntsoc.bsky.social British New Testament Society @bntsoc.bsky.social · Jul 10
📣 Booking is now open for our 2025 meeting, hosted by @uomreligion.bsky.social - online and in person options available now.

estore.manchester.ac.uk/conferences-...
BNTS 2025 poster, with the information from the Skeet.
July 13, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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siobhanjolley.bsky.social
Ten days left to enter my book giveaway! Tell your friend to enter, (and tell your librarians to buy one please and thanks).
siobhanjolley.bsky.social Dr Siobhán Jolley @siobhanjolley.bsky.social · Jun 22
I’m at the airport en route to #EABSBL, so it feels like the perfect time to send a copy of my book, Reimaging the Magdalene, on a journey too!

💛 like and 🔁 RT and I’ll draw a winner on the feast of Mary Mag (22/07, heathens)

Let’s see where it ends up…

#Giveaway
The book cover, featuring Artemisia’s Mary Magdalene in Ecstasy
July 12, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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bntsoc.bsky.social
📣 Booking is now open for our 2025 meeting, hosted by @uomreligion.bsky.social - online and in person options available now.

estore.manchester.ac.uk/conferences-...
BNTS 2025 poster, with the information from the Skeet.
July 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
tdbiii.bsky.social
So excited to see everyone in Manchester in September. I’ve already registrered!!!
bntsoc.bsky.social British New Testament Society @bntsoc.bsky.social · Jul 10
📣 Booking is now open for our 2025 meeting, hosted by @uomreligion.bsky.social - online and in person options available now.

estore.manchester.ac.uk/conferences-...
BNTS 2025 poster, with the information from the Skeet.
July 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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siobhanjolley.bsky.social
Last week @tdbiii.bsky.social and I hosted a workshop in Soeterbeeck about contemporary feminist biblical reception. It was also the eighth hottest day since Dutch records began. Feeling very grateful for friends and colleagues able to be brilliant in extreme conditions and for what’s coming next!
My title slide with spooky trees overlaid with my name and the text ‘Feminist Afterlives: A Haunting’
July 7, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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flyingrodent.bsky.social
Britain has an especially rigid class structure which roughly breaks down into a very small number of people who actually matter and a vast rabble of inferior people who don’t matter at all. When the latter harshly criticise the former, the real people go *absolutely apeshit*.
iris #bsky @unallowedclown•22hS. this is all pure speculation on my part that isnt to be taken seriously - i think its that mainstream feminism is dominated by the concerns of middle to upper class white women who were given endless air time in the largest british newspapers to slander trans people whereas in JACK & @LOSERLABRYS • 1d does anyone know why britain is so particularly transphobic
July 5, 2025 at 9:51 AM