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Sarah Parkhouse

@sarahparkhouse.bsky.social
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Researcher in early Christianity, (late) antiquity, gods & rituals, landscape & place, gospel literature, martyrs, gnostics, Coptic Egypt, and Roman amphitheatres. research.manchester.ac.uk/en/person…

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Sarah Parkhouse @sarahparkhouse.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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Top story: Researchers have found that the gender pay gap starts to close immediately after the birth of a male manager’s first daughter.
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Catherine Fletcher @catherinefletcher.info · 17/09/2026
Good to see @historytoday.com making the case for history in universities.
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Why Does Academic History Matter?
The study of history at UK universities appears to be under existential threat. Should anyone care?
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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
🐑📜 Some of Europe’s most well-known historic manuscripts, including the York Gospels, have proven to be biological time capsules for uncovering the 3,500-year history of the sheeppox virus (SPPV). 🧵
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James F. McGrath (ReligionProf) @religionprof.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
A forthcoming book for you to get excited about... www.bloomsbury.com/us/early-rec...
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An Early Reception History of John the Baptist
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NASSCAL @nasscal.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Less than a week left to go: nominate the best scholarship in #apocrypha studies for this award!
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NASSCAL @nasscal.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
The deadline for nominations for NASSCAL's Sisters of Sinai Prize for outstanding scholarship in Christian apocrypha is fast approaching. Nominations close at midnight Sept. 1. For more information, visit www.nasscal.com/the-sisters-...
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The Sisters of Sinai Prize
The Sisters of Sinai Prize for outstanding scholarship in Christian apocrypha is named in honor of Agnes Smith Lewis and Margaret Dunlop Gibson, sisters who are responsible for a number of signific…
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Kate Lingley 龍梅若 @klingley.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Buddhism in the wild (photo by Jerry Feldman, Target Honolulu)
View of an end-cap display at Target, with a sign above it saying “Must have!” The shelves are empty.
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Sarah Parkhouse @sarahparkhouse.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Tertullian mocked Romans for dressing up criminals as Hercules to have them executed in the amphitheater. The irony missed by Tertullian lies in his scorning this mimicry while admiring the executed Christians who imitated Jesus. Out now in Classical Antiquity: online.ucpress.edu/ca/article-a...
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Sarah Parkhouse @sarahparkhouse.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Deadline for this is coming up! Self-nominations are encouraged.
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Kim Fowler @drkimfowler.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
The CGAT crew comes to Groningen for Coptic, good food, and a boat ride. We missed Nic Baker-Brian this time and @goodacre.bsky.social had to depart before the boat ride this morning, but a great get together! We welcomed new CGATer Todd Klutz!
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Sarah Parkhouse @sarahparkhouse.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
"The women of the Bible, so often flattened into symbols of purity, motherhood, or sin, become fleshy, unruly humanity." Just recieved: My exhibition review of 'Encountering Biblical Bodies' featuring Sarah Lightman's works (curated by @siobhanjolley.bsky.social & Holly Morse) in Art+Christianity.
Image of my review of Sarah Lightman Biblical Women Ageing Disgracefully/Encountering Biblical Bodies in print of Art+Christianity.
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Sarah Parkhouse @sarahparkhouse.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Looking forward to listening to this especially after the York mystery plays this last fortnight.
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NASSCAL @nasscal.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Grad students and early career scholars, nominate your work for the NASSCAL Sisters of Sinai prize for outstanding scholarship in Christian apocrypha. Nominations close Sept. 1. Details here: www.nasscal.com/the-sisters-...
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The Sisters of Sinai Prize
The Sisters of Sinai Prize for outstanding scholarship in Christian apocrypha is named in honor of Agnes Smith Lewis and Margaret Dunlop Gibson, sisters who are responsible for a number of signific…
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Sarah Parkhouse @sarahparkhouse.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Ignatius had good legs.
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Dan Batovici @danbatovici.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
New job: Postdoc in Coptic Studies in Vienna. Join me and my colleagues in the ERC-CoG CLAIM project!
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Siobhán Jolley @siobhanjolley.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
🎉 New book day! It’s been available early in National Gallery shops for a couple of weeks now but yesterday was official publication day for Saints. Available now at all good book shops and the billionaire bad ones too.
An open box of small pink bound books with Saints on the cover.
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Sarah Parkhouse @sarahparkhouse.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Many belated thanks to @jeremiahcoogan.bsky.social for hosting a really great event in San Francisco & editing this special issue where I could point out just some of things that were wrong in my previous work & start a discussion about Early Christian genres with Beyoncé.
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Sarah Parkhouse @sarahparkhouse.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Flyer for Coptic manuscripts exhibition, 1-3pm, 30th May, John Rylands. Free entry, no need to sign up.
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David Mihalyfy @mihalyfy.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 A must-see if you're anywhere near Austin, TX! John Rylands Library is loaning star objects for an exhibition opening this month. 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 #ClassicsBlueSky #AncientBlueSky #Egyptology aboutmanchester.co.uk/the-john-ryl...
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The John Rylands Library to stage first ever international exhibition in North America - About Manchester
The John Rylands Library will make history in 2026 by taking its first major international exhibition to North America, showcasing one of the world's most
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Sarah Parkhouse @sarahparkhouse.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
We've launched the website for our 'Coptic in Manchester: Connecting Manuscripts and Communities' UKRI-funded project ('26–28) with @thejohnrylands.bsky.social ! Please share! sites.google.com/view/coptici...
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Coptic in Manchester
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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Now exhibiting in the Samuel Alexander Glass Corridor: Encountering Biblical Bodies – Sarah Lightman’s Biblical Women 📅 Until 26 March 2026 📍 Samuel Alexander Glass Corridor Join us for a research café with the artist Sarah Lightman on 16 March: ow.ly/FFTl50YotOl
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Sarah Parkhouse @sarahparkhouse.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
My musings on the extent to which the idea that Perpetua & co were executed at Carthage stems from Christian/colonial fantasies are finally out in JECS. muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/articl...
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Project MUSE -- Verification required!
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The John Rylands Library @thejohnrylands.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
We're excited to be collaborating with the Harry Ransom Center on their next exhibition Lives and Literacy in Ancient Egypt. The exhibition brings to life the voices of Greco-Roman Egyptians through rare papyrus manuscripts rarely seen by the public. Opening 11 April in Austin, Texas.
Papyrus amulet with an illustration of a crocodile.Papyrus fragment of the Gospel of John.
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Sarah Parkhouse @sarahparkhouse.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Very much looking forward to this!
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Sarah Parkhouse @sarahparkhouse.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Fun to see this as the first NASSCAL First Friday after joining the board!
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Christy Cobb @christycobb.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Just published my first piece for the Conversation! It’s on Thecla and her reception within Christianity. theconversation.com/thecla-the-b...
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Thecla, the beast fighter: The saint who faced down lions and killer seals is one of many ‘leading ladies’ in early Christian texts
The Christian apocrypha, texts not included in the Bible, include stories of Jesus’ female followers – including St. Thecla.
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Candida Moss @candidamoss.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
So many of my recent pieces for National Geographic would have suffered were it not for my ability to link to the amazing resources supplied by @nasscal.bsky.social. If you are interested in early Christian literature you must check out this invaluable site. www.nasscal.com
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NASSCAL
North American Society for the Study of Christian Apocryphal Literature
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Tony Burke @tonyburke.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
I will be doing a live interview via Zoom Dec. 22 on apocryphal Christmas traditions. Join in and ask me some skill-testing questions! See the image and link below for information.
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Liverpool University Press @livunipress.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
NEW FOR 2026 | Essays in Long Late Antiquity A new Open Access journal in first millennium studies, enticing interdisciplinary and superregional approaches to research in the second to the ninth centuries & broader Afro-Eurasian region: bit.ly/4f7BXZC @calthalas.bsky.social @sihonglin.bsky.social
A bright orange journal cover with 'Essays in Late Long antiquity' written in blue and cream text on a blue slim banner to the left, with text to the right reading 'An open Access journal in the field of first millennium studies and the broader Afro-Eurasian region, encouraging interdisciplinary and superregional approaches.'
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Sissel Undheim @unsissel.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
The second is earmarked for research on ancient Christian ascetic and monastic literature from its emergence to the 6th century CE. www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Study of Religion (289816) | University of Bergen
Job title: Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Study of Religion (289816), Employer: University of Bergen, Deadline: Friday, March 6, 2026
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Miriam De Cock @miriamjane5.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Two fully paid PhD positions at Lund University! One in Hebrew Bible and the other in Jewish studies, focus late antiquity. Gorgeous location and gorgeous colleagues. Don't sleep on this! (Set filter to HT to access these two in particular.) lunduniversity.lu.se/vacancies
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Vacancies | Lund University
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Rick Brannan @rickbrannan.com · 16/11/2025
Check out Tony's list, and then check out these titles related to Christian Apocrypha you won't see at SBL 2025 (because I self-publish them and won't be there). Greek reader editions for 1st Apocryphal Apocalypse of John: amzn.to/4pc0guC & Acts of Pilate: amzn.to/4oPWbge
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The First Apocryphal Apocalypse of John: A Greek Reader (Appian Way Greek Readers)
The First Apocryphal Apocalypse of John: A Greek Reader (Appian Way Greek Readers) [Brannan, Rick] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The First Apocryphal Apocalypse of John: A Greek Reader (Appian Way Greek Readers)
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Lauren Randall @laurenrndll.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
CFP: “Shaping the Word: the Form and Use of Biblical Manuscripts in the Early Medieval West” at Durham University in July 2026. We are interested in a wide range of papers exploring ways in which scriptural texts (produced roughly c. 500-1000) were presented and used.
Durham Uni, 2–5 July 2026
From c. 500-1000, Christian scriptures were produced and used in a diverse range of forms and contexts. A manuscript may include a single biblical text (the psalter, a gospel), a collection of texts (the Hexateuch, the gospels), or, rarely, a complete “New Testament” or “Bible” in the modern sense. The distinctiveness of a manuscript is shown by content and textual affiliation, its palaeographical and codicological characteristics, and its paratextual features – from illustrations of biblical narratives, author portraits, and illuminated lettering to canon tables, capitula, prefatory materials, and glosses. Once in circulation, a manuscript’s contexts of use may also vary. Different uses correspond to different users with distinct and perhaps conflicting priorities/goals. Production and use(s) may occur at the same site or at far distant times and places.

This conference aims to explore topics related to both the physical presentation and the use of scriptural manuscripts produced in the Early Medieval period (c. 500–1000 CE). We welcome paper proposals from scholars working in all areas of this field, including PhD students. Whatever the specific topic, priority may be given to papers that also relate it to the wider focus of the conference on both “form” (or “production”) and “use”. We hope to be able to cover presenters’ full conference costs with the exception of travel.
Titles and Abstracts of proposed papers should be submitted to Lauren Randall (lauren.m.randall@durham.ac.uk), copied to Francis Watson (francis.watson@durham.ac.uk), by Monday 17 November. Abstracts should not exceed 150 words. Papers should be 25 minutes, allowing 20 minute discussion. There will be keynote papers/presentations. Please contact us if you have any questions!

This event forms part of our sub-project “Text, Format, and Reader”, focused on Codex Amiatinus and funded by the Glasgow-based “Paratexts Seeking Understanding” project (Templeton Religion Trust)
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Shaily Patel @vox-magica.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
our "signature" session this year is a celebration of the work of elizabeth a. castelli. we're lucky to get some stellar panelists *and* prof. castelli as a respondent. we're sending a special invite to our late ancient besties at NAPS; please join us for all our panels, but this one's for you!
Session Information for "Inventing Christian Martyrdom: A Retrospective on the Work of Elizabeth Castelli"

Saturday, Nov. 22
9-11:30am
111 Hynes Convention Center (Plaza Level)

Panelists: 
Tina Shepardson, UT-Knoxville
Julia Nations-Quirox, Yale
Paul Middleton, Chester
Ellen Muehlberger, UMichigan
Respondent: Elizabeth A. Castelli, Barnard
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Sarah Parkhouse @sarahparkhouse.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
The first two books of our 'Coptic Gospels & Associated Texts' series with @universitypress.cambridge.org are now available to read online. The series provides thematic introductions & new translations to non-canonical gospels. www.cambridge.org/core/series/...
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Coptic Gospels and Associated Texts
Welcome to Cambridge Core
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NASSCAL @nasscal.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Announcing the launch of the open-access Journal of Christian Apocryphal Literature (JCAL). Sign up if you are interested in being a contributor or reviewer! journals.aperio.press/jcal/submiss...
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Sarah Parkhouse @sarahparkhouse.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
3 more weeks to apply for this... please continue to share widely.
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UoM Religion @uomreligion.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Religions and Theology Research Seminar Poster outlining upcoming research seminars: 6th October, Maryanne Saunders; 20th October, Erica Baffelli; 10th November, Meghan Rose Donnelly; 24th November, Raj Patta; and 8th December, Alex Samely.
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Lydia Bremer-McCollum @lcbmphd.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
I will be teaching a Coptic intro course starting 10/27 with The Religion Department. Come for some accessible + fun philology! All materials authored by me and based on my 12+ years of daily reading and expertise. DM for any questions. Sign-up here: www.religiondepartment.com/learning-cop...
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Learning Coptic Through the Gospel of Thomas (Level 1)
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Sarah Parkhouse @sarahparkhouse.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
We are looking for a one-year full-time Research Associate to work on Coptic manuscripts in Manchester as part of a wonderful project that connects mss with local communities. Requires strong skills in Coptic, English, & Arabic. Deadline 31/10. Please share! www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
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Research Associate – Coptic in Manchester (UKRI):John Rylands Library
Key collaborators are the Coptic Church in Stockport, Manchester, and the Coptic Church in Llandudno, Wales. The project has an extensive and international advisory board. A PDRA seeking an academic career may find the balance between traditional research and co-creation appealing.
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Miriam De Cock @miriamjane5.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
A very pleasant couple of days @chesterbeatty.bsky.social for our @researchireland.ie New Foundations project on 'home' and late antiquity. @mbinzurich.bsky.social @sarahparkhouse.bsky.social @kelsbot.bsky.social
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Sarah Parkhouse @sarahparkhouse.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Really looking to going to Dublin to think about home in monastic and martyr works soon and hearing all the fab ideas of the others involved.
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Siobhán Jolley @siobhanjolley.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
I’m at the airport en route to #EABSBL, so it feels like the perfect time to send a copy of my book, Reimaging the Magdalene, on a journey too! 💛 like and 🔁 RT and I’ll draw a winner on the feast of Mary Mag (22/07, heathens) Let’s see where it ends up… #Giveaway
The book cover, featuring Artemisia’s Mary Magdalene in Ecstasy
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Peter Tarras @petertarras.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
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New Images of P52
For some time now, the Rylands Library at the University of Manchester has hosted good digital images of P.Ryl. Gr. 3 457 (a.k.a. P52), the fragment of the Gospel According to John. I recently visi…
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Sarah Parkhouse @sarahparkhouse.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
Some thoughts on women retelling the gospel story. theconversation.com/cynthia-eriv...
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Cynthia Erivo will be the most talked about Jesus of 2025 – but women have long retold the gospel
Many ancient tellings of the Jesus story offer a distinctively female perspective.
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Sarah Parkhouse @sarahparkhouse.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
For my sins, I've finally given in and joined instagram. Please give me a follow @drsarahparkhouse. Next up, Tiktok.
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Kevin Wilbraham @kpw1453.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
An incredibly well preserved 1700 year old sock which was discovered in a Roman period cemetery at Oxyrhynchus (modern day Al-Bahnasa) in Egypt. Part of the collections at Manchester Museum. 📷 My own. #ManchesterMuseum
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British New Testament Society @bntsoc.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
📣 Booking is now open for our 2025 meeting, hosted by @uomreligion.bsky.social - online and in person options available now. estore.manchester.ac.uk/conferences-...
BNTS 2025 poster, with the information from the Skeet.
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Lydia Bremer-McCollum @lcbmphd.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
It's not too late to sign up for this summer Coptic course! www.religiondepartment.com/coptic Begins July 8th. Available Asynch. or Synch. Lectures live Tuesdays at 10:00am Atlanta/EDT (3:00pm London/BST, 4:00pm Amsterdam/Zurich/CEST, 5:00pm Cairo/EEST, and 12:00am July 9th Australia/AEST).
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Learning Coptic Through the Gospel of Thomas
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