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Trent Hipp
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MA in Biblical Languages
MA in Classics and Early Christianity (ip)
Interested in Second Temple Judaism and Linguistics

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The hunt for other #sblaar25 attenders in the airport begins!
November 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Just a few reflections while I am preparing a few more new posts!

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Reading the Bible for Someone Else
Why Good Interpretation Doesn’t Always Feel Practical—And Why That’s Okay I am currently working on a couple projects to restart the blog but I had a thought today that I thought would be really he…
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August 1, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Tomorrow will start an interesting phase of my life where I move back onto a college campus.

New University. New City. Excited but still have a feeling of something I can’t put my finger on.
January 10, 2025 at 5:23 AM
First post-SBL book done. Started on Friday and couldn’t get away from reading it.

@mattthiessen.bsky.social provides an incredibly convincing argument and I am excited to dive further into the topic. Definitely a perfect primer into the subject matter.
December 11, 2024 at 4:48 PM
A little taste of my trip to San Diego this last weekend:
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And no, I did not go to the Zoo!
SBLAAR24 in Review
Every year in the weekend preceding Thanksgiving, Scholars of Bible and Religion flock from across the world to some unexpecting town. This was my second year attending the conference and got back …
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November 27, 2024 at 9:48 PM
SBL Follow-Up Checklist:

✅ New Friends
✅ Lots of Book
✅ Notebook of Ideas
✅ Change of Degree Plan
✅ Lots to Ponder

I would say it was a pretty great #sblaar24
November 26, 2024 at 8:00 PM
As much as I have enjoyed papers, a major thing I missed out on at SBL2023 was receptions. Receptions have been a game changer for me this year, not only getting to hear ideas but talk about projects I am working through! On top of that just getting to meet incredible people who care!

#sblaar2024
November 25, 2024 at 6:56 AM
First #sblaar24 sighting in the airport.
November 21, 2024 at 6:34 PM
When traveling to SBL/AAR, what signs do you look for that someone might be going to the conference as well?

Last year I spotted many people by the books they were reading.

#sblaar24
November 20, 2024 at 5:53 PM