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Dr Tom de Bruin
@tdbiii.bsky.social
(he/they) non-binary New Testament & Early Christianity scholar, author, sci-fi fan. Assistant Prof Radboud University | Editor of JIBS
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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...
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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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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
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January 18, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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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
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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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!
December 18, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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
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
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
November 22, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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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)
November 21, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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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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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
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.
September 16, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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The British New Testament Society conference is taking place in Manchester. Tonight, we have a panel on decolonising New Testament Studies. #bnts25
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September 2, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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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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In-person booking for the conference may have closed, but online registration remains open until 31st August, at the lower rate of £60.

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August 20, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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🚨Booking closes tomorrow for in-person attendance. Don’t miss out!🚨
📣 Booking is now open for our 2025 meeting, hosted by @uomreligion.bsky.social - online and in person options available now.

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August 14, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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There are just ten days left to book your in-person place for #BNTS2025 - booking will close Friday 15th August.
📣 Booking is now open for our 2025 meeting, hosted by @uomreligion.bsky.social - online and in person options available now.

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August 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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
July 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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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.
📣 Booking is now open for our 2025 meeting, hosted by @uomreligion.bsky.social - online and in person options available now.

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July 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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En-suite residential packages are already sold out - time to book your place!
📣 Booking is now open for our 2025 meeting, hosted by @uomreligion.bsky.social - online and in person options available now.

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July 13, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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Ten days left to enter my book giveaway! Tell your friend to enter, (and tell your librarians to buy one please and thanks).
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
July 12, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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📣 Booking is now open for our 2025 meeting, hosted by @uomreligion.bsky.social - online and in person options available now.

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July 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
So excited to see everyone in Manchester in September. I’ve already registrered!!!
📣 Booking is now open for our 2025 meeting, hosted by @uomreligion.bsky.social - online and in person options available now.

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July 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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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!
July 7, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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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*.
July 5, 2025 at 9:51 AM