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Jill Nelson, PhD
@jillnelsonphd.bsky.social
PhD in biblical studies, adjunct professor, and full time art museum employee. Interested in all things dogs. Feeling some kinda way about most things these days. She/her

Academic interests: Empire Studies, Disability Studies, Gender criticism
41, going through a divorce. Is now that time to get really deep back into Dashboard Confessional??
March 7, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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February 10, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Trump shutting down every refugee program except for the descendants of white supremacist settler colonial Afrikaaners based on white supremacist propaganda is, in fact, worth talking about fucking everywhere. All the fucking time.
February 8, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Is the movie Swimfan a millennial touchstone or does it live rent free in only my head?
February 3, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Please take moment to watch and listen to Episcopal Bishop Mariam Budde’s powerful, fearless sermon, speaking truth to power. This is real courage - repeatedly attacking vulnerable people is NOT courageous. Bless you, Bishop Budde!

youtu.be/mI4h4zbkNMU?...
WATCH: Episcopal bishop asks Trump 'to have mercy' on LGBTQ+ communities and immigrants
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
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January 22, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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Guys I’m starting to think maybe we shouldn’t have thrown away all those chain letters back in the day idk
January 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
It’s 2025 somewhere. Good night and happy new year!
January 1, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Turned in my final grades today after a marathon grading session. I thought it went for about 4 hours, but it went closer to 7 😳 where was that level of focus at any point during the last 4 months????
December 19, 2024 at 5:48 AM
Love being that adjunct prof who was so busy scrolling TikTok while walking to the library (micro dosing self-care?) that I didn’t see how the sidewalk was screwy. Tripped for what felt like an eternity in slo-mo while 2 lovely undergrads protected my ego and helped me gather all the things.
December 2, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Thanksgiving happening so late this year is really throwing me off. So rather than gorging myself, I’m working on class prep to finish up the semester strong. Teaching my first grad level, fully asynchronous online class has been a grind, but I’m ever grateful for the opportunity.
November 28, 2024 at 8:31 PM
Post #aarsbl24 13 hour sleep as recovery from the whirlwind. My hair has absorbed all the too-much-ness my body has been feeling.

#feltcutemightdeletelater
November 27, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Back to work. Still have some hints of biblical scholarship in my day job.

#SodomandGomorrah (ca. 1920-1924) by #HenryOssawaTanner (1859-1937). #blackartists #americanart #amoncartermuseumofamericanart
November 26, 2024 at 10:20 PM
At the airport, making my way home after a truly refreshing #aarsbl24. Wish I could have stayed another day. ‘Til next year, scholars!
November 26, 2024 at 2:06 AM
Sbl women’s breakfast. #aarsbl24
November 25, 2024 at 4:06 PM
If you’re looking for a 4:00 Sunday session, have I got the one for you! Come to the program unit I cochair: Jesus Tradition, Gospels, and Negotiating the Roman Imperial World. Great lineup. @ the Hilton Bayfront. See ya there!
#aarsbl24
November 24, 2024 at 10:27 PM
Enjoyed a lovely breakfast with good friends and excellent scholars. Not pictured but taking the picture: John Christianson. #aarsbl24
November 24, 2024 at 5:14 PM
Great day one. Lots to mull over. Feeling energized and challenged. Ready for dinner and drinks with good friends. #aarsbl24
November 24, 2024 at 2:07 AM
Honored to be part of a pretty rad session. #aarsbl24 #sbl
November 23, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Empire discussions have been primarily done by white scholars on the global north. - Jordan J Cruz Ryan. This one hits real close to home in my research. #aarsbl24 #sbl
November 23, 2024 at 6:21 PM
“White nationalism has a vision of mass marginalization” oof. Thank you, Demetrius Williams. #aarsbl24
#sbl
November 23, 2024 at 6:07 PM
First up? Minoritized Criticism and Biblical Interpretation #Aarsbl24
#sbl
November 23, 2024 at 5:14 PM
No complaints about my view at AARSBL
November 23, 2024 at 4:19 AM
Heading to San Diego for the annual meeting of AARSBL. Looking forward to seeing good friends and needing out.
November 22, 2024 at 6:59 PM