Jennifer Barry
@jennisifire.bsky.social
Scholar, late antiquity nerd, professor, and author of Gender Violence in Late Antiquity https://www.ucpress.edu/books/gender-violence-in-late-antiquity/hardcover and Bishops in Flight https://www.ucpress.edu/books/bishops-in-flight/paper
Today is the day! The Elizabeth A. Clark Lecture will be given by @vox-magica.bsky.social Hope to see some bluesky folks there
October 2, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Today is the day! The Elizabeth A. Clark Lecture will be given by @vox-magica.bsky.social Hope to see some bluesky folks there
Today is the day! Gender Violence in Late Antiquity: Male Fantasies and the Christian Imagination is now widely available. I will be giving my first book talk at the University of Pittsburgh, with a specific focus on domestic violence. press.edu/books/gender-violence-in-late-antiquity/hardcover
September 23, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Today is the day! Gender Violence in Late Antiquity: Male Fantasies and the Christian Imagination is now widely available. I will be giving my first book talk at the University of Pittsburgh, with a specific focus on domestic violence. press.edu/books/gender-violence-in-late-antiquity/hardcover
Delighted to be participating in another VECSS (Virginia Early Christian Studies Seminar), spotlighting work from some dear friends and colleagues. This fall we are hosted by Candace Buckner at VTech!
September 18, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Delighted to be participating in another VECSS (Virginia Early Christian Studies Seminar), spotlighting work from some dear friends and colleagues. This fall we are hosted by Candace Buckner at VTech!
Friends and colleagues, save the date for our next Elizabeth A. Clark Lecture series. This year, on October 2, 2025, Dr. Shaily Patel will be presenting a talk titled "Magic, Heresiology, and the Study of Early Christianity: Towards an Historiography of Possibility." @vox-magica.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Friends and colleagues, save the date for our next Elizabeth A. Clark Lecture series. This year, on October 2, 2025, Dr. Shaily Patel will be presenting a talk titled "Magic, Heresiology, and the Study of Early Christianity: Towards an Historiography of Possibility." @vox-magica.bsky.social
Author copies have arrived! Official release date is 9/23 #GenderViolence
August 15, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Author copies have arrived! Official release date is 9/23 #GenderViolence
Book blurbs are now up for my forthcoming book (9/25)! Many thanks to @emuehlbe.bsky.social and Chris de Wet 💜 www.ucpress.edu/books/gender... @ucpress.bsky.social
June 18, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Book blurbs are now up for my forthcoming book (9/25)! Many thanks to @emuehlbe.bsky.social and Chris de Wet 💜 www.ucpress.edu/books/gender... @ucpress.bsky.social
What a wonderful #NAPS2025 We were able to celebrate my advisor’s retirement w two dedicated sessions & a reception. I ended the conference with one of the most fun panels I have ever been on spotlighting @drewjakeprof.bsky.social ‘s Gospel Thrillers. I truly needed this. Until next time, nerds!
May 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
What a wonderful #NAPS2025 We were able to celebrate my advisor’s retirement w two dedicated sessions & a reception. I ended the conference with one of the most fun panels I have ever been on spotlighting @drewjakeprof.bsky.social ‘s Gospel Thrillers. I truly needed this. Until next time, nerds!
Another 1/2 in the books #womenshalfmarathon #rundc
May 4, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Another 1/2 in the books #womenshalfmarathon #rundc
If you are in the area, please consider joining us tomorrow at UMW for a rescheduled talk by David Evans
@forthepoor.bsky.social The event is free and open to the public.
@forthepoor.bsky.social The event is free and open to the public.
April 15, 2025 at 3:53 PM
If you are in the area, please consider joining us tomorrow at UMW for a rescheduled talk by David Evans
@forthepoor.bsky.social The event is free and open to the public.
@forthepoor.bsky.social The event is free and open to the public.
Also the #cherryblossoms are in peak bloom. Despite it all there is still beauty
March 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Also the #cherryblossoms are in peak bloom. Despite it all there is still beauty
Our spring VECSS meeting has arrived! On deck is Midori Hartman and Philip L. Tite
March 21, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Our spring VECSS meeting has arrived! On deck is Midori Hartman and Philip L. Tite
Professional news: Cover reveal! The official publication date with UC Press is September 23, 2025
February 14, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Professional news: Cover reveal! The official publication date with UC Press is September 23, 2025
You think your students are cool? Mine make board games out of class content for their final unessay ⭐️🥰
December 12, 2024 at 1:53 PM
You think your students are cool? Mine make board games out of class content for their final unessay ⭐️🥰
I really love my last book cover and picked out the art piece myself #BishopsinFlight then went to see the image in Venice last November.
December 11, 2024 at 10:34 PM
I really love my last book cover and picked out the art piece myself #BishopsinFlight then went to see the image in Venice last November.
Marathon #7 it will be a bit chilly out tomorrow
December 7, 2024 at 2:08 AM
Marathon #7 it will be a bit chilly out tomorrow
A little puppy snuggle to add comfort to any who need it
November 28, 2024 at 3:24 AM
A little puppy snuggle to add comfort to any who need it
First low key #sblaar mostly surrounded by brilliant female scholars and trusted colleagues. It was a balm to teenuous return to the large conference cycle. Staying offsite with a beloved academic sibling was also so lovely. Mid-career conferencing just hits different ❤️
November 25, 2024 at 8:28 PM
First low key #sblaar mostly surrounded by brilliant female scholars and trusted colleagues. It was a balm to teenuous return to the large conference cycle. Staying offsite with a beloved academic sibling was also so lovely. Mid-career conferencing just hits different ❤️
If you are a recent PhD in the DMV area apply for the Cosmos Prize 25K!
November 22, 2024 at 12:53 PM
If you are a recent PhD in the DMV area apply for the Cosmos Prize 25K!
