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De Gruyter Brill Religion, Bible, and Theology @dgb-relbibtheo.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Excited to see this out in the world! From Dakhleh to Dublin is a tribute to Iain Gardner, whose work reshaped Manichean studies. It covers everything from Egyptian magic to zoology across 16 essays. Huge congratulations to all the contributors! 📚✨ 🔗 brill.com/display/ti...

From Dakhleh to Dublin edited by Jason BeDuhn, Malcolm Choat, and Jay Johnston, published in Nag Hammadi and Manichaean Studies, Brill, 2026.

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De Gruyter Brill Religion, Bible, and Theology @dgb-relbibtheo.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🆕 Made Righteous: The Teaching of John #Chrysostom on Justification from the Letter to the Romans 📚 How did Chrysostom understand justification? Elias bridges biblical studies & patristics to map Chrysostom’s answer, from the Fall to divine restoration, alongside modern scholarship. 1/2

Book cover of Made Righteous, The Teaching of John Chrysostom on Justification from the Letter to the Romans by David Ehab Elias, published in Critical Approaches to Early Christianity, Volume: 6, 2026.

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Athina Dimitriou @athinadimitriou.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Looking forward to a week full of interesting sessions and lively discussions at the Symposium Syriacum 🇷🇴📜👋

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Athina Dimitriou @athinadimitriou.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

The 13th International Association for Coptic Studies Congress is in full swing here in Göttingen! Very excited for all the interesting sessions and exhibitions and to connect with our authors and editors ✍️ Come by the #DeGruyterBrill booth at the ZHG and say hello 👋

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De Gruyter Brill Religion, Bible, and Theology @dgb-relbibtheo.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

📢New Release 📖Le désert d’al-Ḥīra revisité by Florence Jullien offers an in-depth analysis of the nearly fifty monasteries of al-Ḥīra in Mesopotamia. Check this book out here: 🔗brill.com/display/ti...

The book cover of Le désert d’al-Ḥīra revisité, Prosopographie et réseaux monastiques by Florence Jullien published in Texts and Studies in Eastern Christianity, Volume: 44

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De Gruyter Brill Religion, Bible, and Theology @dgb-relbibtheo.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

News from Vigiliae Christianae! 📢 We are thrilled to welcome Prof. Chris de Wet (Univ. of Pretoria) as the new Editor of our Vigiliae Christianae journal, and Prof. Andrew Cain (Univ. of Colorado Boulder) as our new Supplements Series Editor. We look forward to an exciting new chapter ahead!

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Athina Dimitriou @athinadimitriou.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

I’m delighted to be in #Chicago for the 2026 North American Patristics Society Conference! Looking forward to connecting with a lot of our Early Christianity authors and editors 👋📚 #NAPS26

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De Gruyter Brill Religion, Bible, and Theology @dgb-relbibtheo.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Join us tomorrow at 13.30 in the Wright Room for the Review Panel: “Religion at Carthage 800 BCE – 439 CE.” It brings new perspectives on religious life in Carthage and its wider Mediterranean context. Grateful to editors and co-chairs Jane Merdinger & Jesse Hoover for organising this! #NAPS26

Cover of the book Religion at Carthage 800 BCE-439 CE, From Baal-Hammon to Christ, edited by Jane Merdinger , Jesse A. Hoover and Nancy Weatherwax

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De Gruyter Brill @degruyterbrill.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Happy birthday, Brill! The company was founded 343 years ago , on 17 May 1683, making it the oldest publishing house in the Netherlands. This picture of the old office on Oude Rijn 33, that was occupied by Brill from 1883 until 1985, was captured by Leonieke Aalders, during a canal boat trip.

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De Gruyter Brill Religion, Bible, and Theology @dgb-relbibtheo.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

📢 The latest Issue of Vigiliae Christianae is out! Discover new research on on early Christian literature and beyond. View the table of contents: brill.com/view/journ...

Yellow cover of the journal "Vigiliae Christianae, A Review of Early Christian Life and Language" published by Brill.

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Athina Dimitriou @athinadimitriou.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Over two months after the passing of our Vigiliae Christianae Editor-in-Chief, Gerard Rouwhorst, we continue to remember his lasting impact. His In Memoriam piece is now openly available on the journal website, along with the Introduction of his Festschrift and bibliography of his complete works.🧵

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De Gruyter Brill Religion, Bible, and Theology @dgb-relbibtheo.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Women and Knowledge in Early Christianity edited by Ulla Tervahauta, Ivan Miroshnikov, Outi Lehtipuu, and Ismo Dunderberg 🔓 🔗 brill.com/edcollbook-o... Women in Western and Eastern Manichaeism edited by Madeleine Scopello 🔗 brill.com/display/titl...

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De Gruyter Brill Religion, Bible, and Theology @dgb-relbibtheo.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

📚 March is #WomensHistoryMonth! Throughout the month, we'll be highlighting titles from our programmes that centre women's voices, experiences, and interpretations. Swipe through for 4 recommended titles from feminist and gender-focused scholarship. Links below ⬇️ #DGBWomen

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De Gruyter Brill @degruyterbrill.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

This #WomensHistoryMonth, we're offering essential scholarship and practical guidance to afford women greater visibility in academia. Discover our curated selection of books, journals, resources, blogs and podcasts here: marketing.degruyterbrill.com/WomensHistor... #DGBWomen

Campaign visual showing a woman in a white coat holding a tablet, behind some sort of diagram is shown. Text next to the image: Empowering Women in Research. Visibility Strategies for Women Academics

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De Gruyter Brill Religion, Bible, and Theology @dgb-relbibtheo.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

📕 New Release - 'Coptic Studies from Egypt to Los Angeles' This volume, a Festschrift in honor of Hany N. Takla, presents a collection of essays–many of which contain unpublished archival material–showcasing historical and liturgical aspects of Coptic Christianity. 🔗 brill.com/display/ti...

Green yellow and grey book cover for the title "Coptic Studies from Egypt to Los Angeles".

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De Gruyter Brill Religion, Bible, and Theology @dgb-relbibtheo.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

📷 A few shots of the TYPARABIC team at the 57th Cairo International Book Fair. The presentation focused on our #openaccess series Early Arabic Printing in the East (www.degruyterbrill.com/eape-b/html), but you might also spot a few familiar titles on display.

Six volumes from the De Gruyter series "Early Arabic Printing in the East" showcased on top of a round table during the 57th Cairo International Book Fair.

Three books being displayed on a book table during the 57th Cairo International Book Fair.

Ioana Feodorov and the archimandrite Policarp Chițulescu presenting nine volumes of the De Gruyter series "Early Arabic Printing in the East"

Ioana Feodorov and the Octavian-Adrian Negoiță presenting nine volumes of the De Gruyter series "Early Arabic Printing in the East"

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The CLAIM & GenAut Projects @receptionmatters.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Congrats to our collaborators @worldlyscribe.bsky.social, Giorgia Nicosia, @madalinatoca.bsky.social, and Adrian Pirtea for their articles in the newly published thematic issue of the Journal of Eastern Christian Studies (co-edited by Marion). Several in Open Access! brill.com/view/journal...

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De Gruyter Brill Religion, Bible, and Theology @dgb-relbibtheo.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

📢 The first 2026 Issue of Vigiliae Christianae is out, featuring an #OpenAccess article by Håkon F. Teigen. The article proposes a new interpretation of the story of Mani, the reputed founder of Manichaeism, and the Whale. Read it here: 🔗brill.com/view/journ...

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De Gruyter Brill Religion, Bible, and Theology @dgb-relbibtheo.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

The Research Center for Religion and Transformation hosts an event on “Human – A Reality Put to the Test” (Brill Schöningh, 2025). On 31 Jan, 4–5:30 pm CET: book presentation by the author, response by Prof. Emeritus Anthony J. Godzieba, and audience discussion. Info: religionandtransformation.at

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De Gruyter Brill Religion, Bible, and Theology @dgb-relbibtheo.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Gerard Rouwhorst, editor of the journal and series Vigiliae Christianae. His brilliance and kindness will be dearly missed, and our thoughts are with his family in this difficult moment. 3eenheidparochie.nl/2026/01/09/b...

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Bestuurslid Gerard Rouwhorst overleden - Parochie van de H. Drie-eenheid

Op woensdag 7 januari overleed parochiebestuurslid Gerard Rouwhorst. Gerard hield zich binnen het bestuur van de parochie bezig met de terreinen van vorming & toerusting en diaconie. In het bestuur le...

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De Gruyter Brill Religion, Bible, and Theology @dgb-relbibtheo.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

What a wonderful SBL/AAR conference! Every year, we leave grateful for friends and collaborators and energized to support your research in another year. #sblaar #aarsbl Save travels. 🍁 Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁

Group picture of the editors in religion at De Gruyter Brill: 10 people in a line, smiling, behind a table with books, with a tv screen and banner behind, in a large hall.

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Yale Classics Library @yaleclassicslib.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

New issue of Vigiliae Christianae Vol. 79, No. 5 (2025) brill.com/view/journal... @dgb-relbibtheo.bsky.social @criscardozomin.bsky.social

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De Gruyter Brill Religion, Bible, and Theology @dgb-relbibtheo.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

#AARSBL25 is in full swing, and so are we! Stop by booth #619 to explore our newest titles, meet our editorial team, and pick up some Dutch treats!

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De Gruyter Brill Religion, Bible, and Theology @dgb-relbibtheo.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

The Council of Nicaea shaped Christian theology and Western culture. 📜 Samuel Fernández’s book offers a fresh view based on contemporary sources. Join the Book Review Session at the #AARSBL2025 Annual Meeting in Boston, Sunday, Nov 23rd. 📖 More info: www.xcdsystem.com/sb...

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Athina Dimitriou @athinadimitriou.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

#AARSBL2025 is in full swing and we couldn’t be more excited! Find us at the exhibit Hall (619) to browse our latest titles or tell us your publishing needs! Looking forward to connecting with a lot of our Early Christianity authors and editors in Boston :)

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De Gruyter Brill Religion, Bible, and Theology @dgb-relbibtheo.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

📚 Out now! 🎉 In this volume, leading scholars draw on 'epistolarity’ to explore early Christian letters, revealing how they shaped thought patterns and continued to be re-read by later generations 📜 Congrats to Judith Lieu, Matthijs den Dulk, and all the contributors! 🔗 brill.com/display/titl...

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Twenty-one months later, here it is: the collection of all the papers presented in Geneva on the theme of Money in Early Modern Christianity. It was a fascinating and insightful journey. Thank you all for your contributions! reforc.com/news/money-i... @degruyterbrill.bsky.social

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Did you know that a REFORC membership will bring you certain benefits, like: subscription to the Journal of Early Modern Christianity @degruyterbrill.bsky.social news dissemination and a reduced annual REFORC Conference registration fee? reforc.com/benefits-for...

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De Gruyter Brill Religion, Bible, and Theology @dgb-relbibtheo.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

📣📣📣Now Available📣📣📣Prayer in the Ancient World Online! This new reference work has just launched it's first content including over 40 articles! Have your librarian ask to trial it today!! 🎉📚📖 For more information click here: referenceworks.brill.com/display/db/p...

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De Gruyter Brill Religion, Bible, and Theology @dgb-relbibtheo.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

🎉 Out now! 📕 Travel among Early Christians by Jason Borges traces how travel and movement between churches functioned as a formative practice for group identity in early Christian communities. Read more here ⬇️ 🔗https: //brill.com/display/ti... 📜 #AcRel #EarlyChristianity

Book cover: Travel among Early Christians: A Socio-theological Analysis of Pauline and Ignatian Communities. By Jason Borges. Biblical Interpretation Series, volume 232. Brill. 2025.

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De Gruyter Brill @degruyterbrill.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

🤖 Want to learn more about #AI in #academia? 👀 In our new blog post, Benjamin Luke Moorhouse and colleagues spoke with journal editors in applied linguistics to explore the key challenges #generativeAI poses for academic writing and peer review: blog.degruyter.com/navigating-g...

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Text: De Gruyter Conversations. Navigating Generative AI in Academic Publishing: An Interview With Benjamin Luke Moorhouse

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De Gruyter Brill Religion, Bible, and Theology @dgb-relbibtheo.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Looking for new ideas on teaching in an era of AI? A Biblical scholar and computer scientist have teamed up to explain the science and give practical ideas on how to keep instruction focused on real intelligence. 🤫 (and they made this easy for us: the book is open access.) 👇

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De Gruyter Brill Religion, Bible, and Theology @dgb-relbibtheo.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

📢New release! 📜 John Healey presents a re-edition and translation of 3rd-century #Syriac legal parchments from Upper Mesopotamia, with extensive commentary. These documents constitute our earliest significant evidence of the Syriac language and script. 🔗 brill.com/display/titl... #acrel #Aramaic

The Syriac Legal Documents of the 3rd Century CE. By John F. Healey. Series: Supplement to Aramaic Studies, volume 20. Brill. 2025.

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De Gruyter Brill Religion, Bible, and Theology @dgb-relbibtheo.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Another day at #SNTS2025, another author sighting. It is exciting to see Professor Juduth Lieu with her new book, Explorations in the Second Christian Century. Find the book here: www.degruyterbrill.com/document/isb...

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De Gruyter Brill Religion, Bible, and Theology @dgb-relbibtheo.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

🎙️ New podcast drop! Just out on @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social an interview with Beth M. Stovell on her monograph "Mapping Metaphorical Discourse in the Fourth Gospel" (🔗brill.com/display/ti...). 🎧Listen to the interview here: newbooksnetwork.com/... #NewEpisode

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Mapping Metaphorical Discourse in the Fourth Gospel

"Mapping Metaphorical Discourse in the Fourth Gospel" published on 07 Jun 2012 by Brill.

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De Gruyter Brill Religion, Bible, and Theology @dgb-relbibtheo.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

🎙️ New Podcast Alert! Just dropped a fresh episode of ‪@jewishideaspod.bsky.social‬ featuring a conversation with Dr Alon Shalev on his new book "Rabbi Yitzchak Hutner's Theology of Meaning". 🎧 Listen now: shorturl.at/hsC3Y. #Podcast #NewEpisode #BlueskyPodcasts

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Nitzan Shalev @nitzanshalev.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Another new volume from VCS 🎉💙 John C. Solheid’s “Pedagogy of the Heart” presents a detailed and accessible analysis of the recently discovered Greek “Homilies on the Psalms” preached by Origen in the late 240s CE. Check it out here! ⬇️ brill.com/display/titl... #ISBL #EABS #AcRel #Theology #SBL

Pedagogy of the Heart: Grammar, Philosophy, and the Christian Reader in Origen’s Greek Homilies on the Psalms. By John C. Solheid. Supplements to Vigiliae Christianae, Volume 190. Brill, 2025.

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Nitzan Shalev @nitzanshalev.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

New from VCS 🎉 “Reincarnation in Clement of Alexandria” 🔄 Against international scholarly consensus, Sami Yli-Karjanmaa finds Clement’s position on reincarnation to be one of acceptance. Curious to know more? Check out the book here ⬇️ brill.com/display/titl... #ISBL #EABS #AcRel #Theology #SBL

Reincarnation in Clement of Alexandria: Salvific Cycles and Steps of Progress. By Sami Yli-Karjanmaa. Supplements to Vigiliae Christianae, Volume 189. Brill, 2025.

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Athina Dimitriou @athinadimitriou.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

📣Empathetic Storytelling Book Celebration📣 Hosted by #DeGruyterBrill & our Empathetic Storytelling volumes’ editors, Sean Nank and Jackie Murawska, this one-hour online event is an occasion to celebrate, share take-aways from, and learn more about the volumes 📖 Event Link: lnkd.in/dXqsarPj

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Athina Dimitriou @athinadimitriou.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Only 2 days to go until #AERA2025! Pop by the #DeGruyterBrill booth (#312) anytime during the conference to browse our books and journals or just to say hello 👋 Looking forward to connecting with lots of our #education authors and editors in Denver 📝😊

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Athina Dimitriou @athinadimitriou.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Very excited to see this out! This monograph unveils a groundbreaking approach to enhance child wellbeing through the use of developmental bibliotherapy. brill.ws/cnli19_

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De Gruyter Brill @degruyterbrill.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

🏆 We're delighted that two Brill titles have won Choice's 2024 Outstanding Academic Titles award. Congratulations to the authors, editors and everyone involved in bringing these works to fruition! @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @ala-acrl.bsky.social More: www.choice360.org/choice-pick/...

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