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Kathleen Gallagher Elkins (she/her)

@katgelk.bsky.social
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editor at Fortress Press, scholar of ancient texts, reader of fun books, baker of baked goods.

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 06/10/2026
Anti-Prime Day starts…NOW! 🥳 Today through midnight on 10/7, enjoy free shipping site-wide, all while supporting local, independent bookstores.
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Kathleen Gallagher Elkins (she/her) @katgelk.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
This book was my very first acquisition when I started with @fortresspress.bsky.social and, even more importantly, it's an incredible book! Can't wait to see it in the real world. Congratulations @chancebonar.bsky.social!
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Kathleen Gallagher Elkins (she/her) @katgelk.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Appropriate reading for Good Friday: the story of a crucified college. But like Holy Week, crucifixion is not the whole story (read to the end for @lerikscline.bsky.social's good word about why the work still matters)
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Kathleen Gallagher Elkins (she/her) @katgelk.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Oh, that's kind of you to say <3 And I feel the same about the emotional survival!
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Kathleen Gallagher Elkins (she/her) @katgelk.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Saving this to read tomorrow, since it seems oddly appropriate for Good Friday. Thanks for sharing this
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Kathleen Gallagher Elkins (she/her) @katgelk.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Such important work. Is the list you've compiled public and available?
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Kathleen Gallagher Elkins (she/her) @katgelk.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Rodney Sadler is a Bible prof at the seminary I attended (different campus, but still proud to see it!)
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Kathleen Gallagher Elkins (she/her) @katgelk.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
I believe that AI could be more creative than Harari though
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Kathleen Gallagher Elkins (she/her) @katgelk.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
It just doesn't focus a ton on Canaan/promised land (which surprised me I guess?!) - it's there, but not the major theme
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Kathleen Gallagher Elkins (she/her) @katgelk.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Rabbi, my copy of the book just arrived and it's great. Having said that, I'm not sure it does exactly what you're looking for. The chapter on Naboth's vineyard is probably the closest (and imho is so so good) but there are a few pages (with relevant footnotes) in the appendix
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Kathleen Gallagher Elkins (she/her) @katgelk.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Happy to!
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Kathleen Gallagher Elkins (she/her) @katgelk.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Right - and Christians are good at ignoring those parts of history anyway! (I say, as a Christian)
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Kathleen Gallagher Elkins (she/her) @katgelk.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Yes, exactly right. That's what I would anticipate (re "Jesus-y"), that Jesus is a big part of that off-ramp!
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Kathleen Gallagher Elkins (she/her) @katgelk.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
I just ordered (but haven't read, so can't say yet!) Reading the Bible on Turtle Island. It's published by IVP so will certainly be Jesus-y at times. But it might have something helpful? Would love to hear what resources you find for this.
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Kathleen Gallagher Elkins (she/her) @katgelk.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
This really is such an exciting project!!
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Kathleen Gallagher Elkins (she/her) @katgelk.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
A senior scholar in my field did this when I published an article as a junior scholar (one that I was nervous about!). I saved the email and look back at it regularly. It meant so much!
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Karin Wulf @kawulf.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Friends, I hope you’ll share this widely. The @jcblibrary.bsky.social is hiring 2 3-yr research associates for collaborative work on religions and freedoms in the early Americas. Info is here and I’m happy to take questions offline: brown.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/staff-...
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Research Associate
Job Description: The John Carter Brown Library, located on the campus of Brown University, has one of the world’s most significant collections relating to the history of the early Americas, particular...
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Kathleen Gallagher Elkins (she/her) @katgelk.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
The call for papers for ISBL in Adelaide is now live! Check out the Families and Children in the Ancient World section: members.sbl-site.org/internationa...
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International Meeting Call for Papers
Impexium Association Management Software
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Kathleen Gallagher Elkins (she/her) @katgelk.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Love this analysis from Jen Kaalund. "Memory binds us together and helps us become who we aspire to be. But it only does this when we remember the real and complicated stories."
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Kathleen Gallagher Elkins (she/her) @katgelk.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Looking forward to seeing folks at #aarsbl25 #sblaar25!
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Fortress Press @fortresspress.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Heading to #AARSBL2025 in Boston? Our editorial team would love to meet with you! If you’re working on a book proposal or curious about publishing opportunities, let’s connect and discuss your ideas. Reach out to schedule a time to chat: www.fortresspress.com/aar-sbl/#edi...
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Kathleen Gallagher Elkins (she/her) @katgelk.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
The Da Vinci Code as handbook, not warning! Ha!
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Kathleen Gallagher Elkins (she/her) @katgelk.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
It's almost like they were lying when they said that we didn't have any money...
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Kathleen Gallagher Elkins (she/her) @katgelk.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Come say hi!
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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 07/10/2025
Can’t decide what to buy on Prime Day? Try: absolutely nothing, and then go support indie bookstores instead 📚
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Kathleen Gallagher Elkins (she/her) @katgelk.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
You absolutely did too. <3
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Kathleen Gallagher Elkins (she/her) @katgelk.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
And this oddly makes me feel better so thank you
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Kathleen Gallagher Elkins (she/her) @katgelk.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
They're not all Norbertines and/or priests - but your analysis is not wrong, Leah!
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Anthony Moser @anthonymoser.com · 27/08/2025
I considered writing a long carefully constructed argument laying out the harms and limitations of AI, but instead I wrote about being a hater. Only humans can be haters.
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I Am An AI Hater
I am an AI hater. This is considered rude, but I do not care, because I am a hater.
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Kathleen Gallagher Elkins (she/her) @katgelk.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
I'm so, so sorry. My department was closed last year and it is just devastating. Solidarity
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Andrew Mark Henry @andrewmarkhenry.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Are you a scholar of religion with a passion for public scholarship? Want to share your work with an enthusiastic, global audience hungry for deeper learning? We’re inviting scholars to give lectures in a live Zoom series hosted by Religion for Breakfast. More here! docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Guest Lecture Open Call
Be a Guest Lecturer for Religion for Breakfast Are you a scholar of religion with a passion for public engagement? Want to share your work with an enthusiastic, globally diverse audience that’s hungry...
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