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Dr. Daniel Machiela is an Associate Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame and serves as Director of the Doctoral Program. He holds a Ph.D. from Notre Dame and previously taught at McMaster University for 14 years. His research focuses on ancient Judaism, early biblical interpretation, and the Dead Sea Scrolls, particularly their Aramaic texts. He has authored and edited numerous works on the Genesis Apocryphon, Hebrew language evolution, and Jewish apocalyptic literature. Machiela’s recent projects include a comprehensive handbook on Aramaic Dead Sea Scrolls manuscripts and studies on the sociolinguistic context of Second Temple Judaism. His work bridges textual analysis with historical and cultural insights into ancient Jewish thought. Education: Ph.D. in Theology from the University of Notre Dame His research interests span Aramaic and Hebrew languages, the Septuagint, and New Testament contexts within Judaism. Key publications include A Handbook of the Aramaic Scrolls (2022) and studies on the Genesis Apocryphon’s relationship with Jubilees. Machiela’s articles analyze topics like Hebrew revival under Hasmoneans and literary connections between Dead Sea Scrolls texts. His publications reflect a deep engagement with the Dead Sea Scrolls’ significance in understanding Second Temple Judaism, emphasizing their coherence and socio-historical settings.

• Ancient Judaism
• Early Biblical Interpretation
• Dead Sea Scrolls
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Gregory Peter Fewster is a Research Fellow in Antiquity and Early Christian Studies at MF College of Theology, Religion, and Society. His research focuses on ancient Mediterranean religious and textual cultures, particularly authorship, pseudepigraphy, and manuscript interpretation. Currently, he leads a project exploring epistolary forms and textual authorities in Graeco-Roman culture (96-235 CE), culminating in his upcoming monograph The Authentic Paul: Critical Scholarship and the Making of a Christian Book . Previously held SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowships at the University of Toronto's Classics Department and worked at the Royal Ontario Museum cataloging papyri. Education: PhD in Religious Studies from the University of Toronto (2014–2019). Research interests span Pauline epistolary studies, ancient papyrology, and the interplay between material texts and authorial identity. His work bridges textual criticism, manuscript studies, and early Christian literary practices. Publications include contributions to Mouseion , Early Christianity , and New Testament Studies , with a focus on ancient letter collections and their modern reception. He has served as Coordinator of the Bridging Disciplines in Manuscript Studies working group at the Jackman Humanities Institute.

• Ancient Mediterranean Studies
• Religious Textual Cultures
• Pseudepigraphy
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Janet Spittler is an Associate Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Virginia, College of Arts and Sciences. Her work focuses on early Christian literature, particularly the Christian Apocrypha and Apocryphal Acts of the Apostles, situating these texts within their Greco-Roman cultural and literary contexts. Education: BA from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, MA and PhD from University of Chicago. Her research explores the diversity of early Christianity, literary analysis of apocryphal texts, and interdisciplinary connections between religion and classical antiquity. She has authored works on animal symbolism in early Christian narratives and narrative techniques like metalepsis. Recent publications include translations and commentaries on the Apocryphal Acts of Thomas, studies of miracle traditions, and interdisciplinary analyses of paradoxography in Christian texts. She co-edits major academic series such as Early Christian Apocrypha and serves as associate editor for Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament . Senior Fellow, Institute for Advanced Studies: Beyond Canon Centre (2019-2020) Humboldt Foundation Renewed Research Fellowship (2016) Humboldt Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (2010-2011) Janet also contributes to academic service through editorial roles and teaches courses on New Testament, the Gospels, Paul, religions of the Roman Empire, and ancient Greek popular literature.

• New Testament
• Early Christian Literature
• Christian Apocrypha
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Jeremy W. Barrier is a Professor of Biblical Literature at Heritage Christian University, where he teaches courses in the New Testament, early Christianity, Greek, and Old Testament Studies. He is also a missions minister for the Madison (AL) Church of Christ, actively supporting churches across Europe, Asia, and South America. He regularly teaches in leadership training programs in India, the Philippines, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and Peru. His research focuses on the Pauline Epistles (especially Galatians and Corinthians), second-century ancient Christian novels like the Acts of Paul and Thecla, and Coptology. He has conducted extensive research on the Gospel of Judas and the concept of pneuma in early Christian thought. His scholarly work reflects a deep engagement with textual, historical, and social-scientific analysis of early Christian literature. The 15 most recent publications reveal a consistent focus on Pauline theology, particularly in Galatians, with recurring themes such as pneuma, circumcision, the evil eye, asceticism, and the reception of apocryphal texts. His research bridges biblical studies, patristics, and ancient philosophy, often employing interdisciplinary methods from social-scientific criticism and physiological theology. Scientific Awards and Honors: Research Fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (2012–13, 2018, 2023) Nominated Member of the Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas (SNTS) Dr. Barrier has advised and collaborated on several academic projects, including co-editing major volumes on Thecla and contributing to encyclopedic works. He has received external research funding through competitive fellowships. While no formal graduate students are listed, his editorial and presentation roles indicate active academic mentorship and leadership. He has been involved with research groups such as the Berlin–Leuven–Regensburg Oberseminar and the Katholisch-Theologische Fakultät Oberseminar at the University of Regensburg, where he conducted research under Humboldt fellowships. These affiliations reflect his integration into international scholarly networks focused on New Testament and patristic studies.

• New Testament Studies
• Early Christianity
• Pauline Epistles
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Hermann Lichtenberger is Professor of New Testament and Ancient Judaism at the University of Tübingen, where he also directs the Institute for Ancient Judaism and Hellenistic Religious History. Born May 25, 1943, in Neu Werbas, Hungary, he holds a doctorate (1974) and habilitation (1986) in theology. His academic trajectory includes formative roles at Qumran Research Centers in Heidelberg and Marburg, professorial positions at the University of Münster (1988-1993), and leadership at Tübingen since 1993. Education: 1964-1970: Protestant Theology and Semitic Languages at Universities of Erlangen and Heidelberg Research Focus: Lichtenberger specializes in Dead Sea Scrolls (Qumran), Pauline anthropology, and New Testament exegesis within Second Temple Jewish contexts. His work bridges ancient Jewish thought and early Christian theology, with emphasis on apocalyptic literature, demonology, and messianic expectations. Recent publications analyze textual interconnections between Qumran manuscripts and Christian scriptures, anthropological themes in Pauline epistles, and historiographical methods in biblical narratives. Publications Trend (2000-2005): His 15 most recent articles reflect sustained engagement with Dead Sea Scrolls hermeneutics (demonology, messianism), New Testament exegesis (Romans, Matthew, Revelation), and Jewish-Christian theological interfaces. Common themes include angelology, temple symbolism, and the reception of Jewish texts in early Christianity. Institutional Leadership: Director, Institute for Ancient Judaism and Hellenistic Religious History (1993–present) Former Director, Institutum Judaicum Delitzschianum (1988-1993)

• Dead Sea Scrolls (Qumran)
• Pauline Anthropology
• New Testament Exegesis
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Holger Strutwolf is a Professor at the University of Münster , where he chairs Patristics and New Testament Textual Research. He also serves as director of the Institute for New Testament Textual Research (INTF) and the Bible Museum. Education Studied Protestant theology at Bethel and Heidelberg Universities 1988: First theological examination at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Oldenburg; MTheol at Heidelberg 1991: Doctorate at Heidelberg 1997: Habilitation at Münster Research Focus Strutwolf specializes in New Testament textual research, ancient church history (with particular interest in Gnosticism, Origen, and Eusebius of Caesarea), and the intersection of ancient theology with philosophy. His work explores Platonic influences on early Christian thought and methodological approaches to biblical textual criticism. Publications & Methodological Contributions His scholarship spans critical editions, book reviews, and analyses of scribal practices in manuscript transmission. Key themes include the reception of Gnosis in patristic writings, theological cosmology in late antiquity, and digital tools like the New Testament Virtual Manuscript Room for textual analysis. Academic Roles After academic and pastoral roles (1998–2004), he has led the INTF since 2004. His career integrates textual scholarship with systematic theological inquiry, particularly in patristic contexts.

• New Testament Textual Research
• Ancient Church History
• Patristics
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Susan Docherty is a Professor of New Testament and Early Judaism at Newman University, UK. She holds affiliate memberships with the Irish Institute for Catholic Studies and the International Advisory Board of the Irish Theological Quarterly . Her academic journey began with a BA, MA, and MPhil from the University of Cambridge, followed by a PhD from the University of Manchester. She has been a leading figure in biblical studies since 2000, serving as Head of Theology at Newman and contributing to major academic projects like the Journal of New Testament Studies special edition (2015). Her research focuses on early Jewish and Christian biblical interpretation, particularly the use of the Old Testament in the New Testament, Septuagint studies, and pseudepigrapha. She has supervised doctoral research on topics like the textual analysis of Codex Bezae and near-death experiences in classical literature. Docherty has presented at major conferences including the European Association of Biblical Studies and the Society of New Testament Studies. Her awards include the William Barclay Fellowship (2016) and Mary Ward Fellowship (2020). She has reviewed for journals such as Dead Sea Discoveries , presses like Cambridge University Press, and grant agencies including the European Science Fund. Her publications span books like The Jewish Pseudepigrapha (2014) and edited volumes on topics like the Book of Revelation and Exodus motifs in early literature. Teaching spans 30 years across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with current courses in biblical studies and early Christian theology. Administrative roles include Programme Leader for Combined Honours (2007-2012) and Associate Dean (2008-2011). She actively engages with religious education, bridging biblical scholarship and pedagogical practice through articles like 'Between the Testaments' (2020).

• Use of the Old Testament in the New Testament
• Early Jewish and Christian biblical interpretation
• Pseudepigrapha
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Reidar Aasgaard is Professor of the History of Ideas at the University of Oslo since 2009. He has held various academic roles including Project Manager at the Norwegian Bible Society (2008-2009) and Associate Professor at the Faculty of Theology, University of Oslo (1998-2008). His current work focuses on the intersection of antiquity, cultural history, and contemporary popular culture. Education Dr. theol., Faculty of Theology, University of Oslo, 1999 Doctoral Fellowship, Faculty of Theology, University of Oslo, 1993-1998 Cand. theol., Faculty of Theology, University of Oslo, 1982 Cand. mag., Faculty of Humanities, University of Oslo, 1979 Aasgaard's research spans multiple disciplines: Early Christianity (textual analysis, apocryphal writings), History of Childhood (from antiquity to modern Scandinavia), New Testament Studies (linguistic and theological analysis), and Popular Culture (particularly Bob Dylan's cultural impact). His work bridges classical philology with contemporary cultural studies. His recent publications show a thematic focus on: Biblical childhood representations Translation methodology Augustinian thought Scandinavian hymnology Religious identity formation Popular music analysis He leads the research group Children and Youth in a History of Ideas Perspective and has completed projects like "Tiny Voices from the Past: New Perspectives on Childhood in Early Europe" (2013-2017). Aasgaard teaches courses on Augustine, Late Antiquity, Bob Dylan, and the historical Jesus figure.

• History of Ideas
• Early Christianity
• New Testament Studies
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Schwemer Anna Maria is an Adjunct Professor of New Testament at the Faculty of Protestant Theology, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen. She has held a teaching appointment there since 1993 and currently serves as Director of the Philipp-Melanchthon-Stiftung. Her academic journey includes theological studies at Heidelberg and Tübingen (1963–1967, 1978–1981), research positions under Martin Hengel, and habilitation at Erlangen-Nürnberg (1995) and a second habilitation at Tübingen (2000). Her research focuses on New Testament texts, early Christian communities, Jewish apocryphal literature, and Second Temple Judaism. Key works include studies on Qumran texts, Pauline chronology, and the historical context of early Christian martyrdom narratives. She co-authored major monographs on Paul’s early career and Jesus’ messianic claims with Martin Hengel. Publications span over three decades with thematic emphases on: 1) Jewish-Christian relations and their theological developments, 2) textual analysis of apocryphal traditions like the Vitae Prophetarum, 3) Pauline missions in Syria and Antioch, and 4) the intersection of Greco-Roman and Jewish historiography. Recent works (2011–2018) address early Christian communities in Syria, the Trajanic Jewish revolts, and the theological framework of Josephus’ writings. Her academic leadership includes directing the Theologisch-Philologisches Kolleg within the Melanchthon Foundation, which facilitates interdisciplinary theological research and education. Teaching responsibilities have been maintained alongside administrative roles without formal part-time designation.

• New Testament Studies
• Early Christianity
• Jewish Studies
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PD Dr. Michael Reno Jost serves as a Research Associate and Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute for New Testament Studies, Theological Faculty of the University of Bern. He also holds a Research Associate position at the Department of Old Testament and Hebrew Scriptures, University of Pretoria (South Africa) since October 2021. His academic career includes a Habilitation at the University of Zurich (July 2024), an Early Postdoc.Mobility Fellowship at the University of Cambridge (2020-2022), and a doctoral degree from the University of Zurich (2018). Education: Habilitation, University of Zurich (2024) - New Testament Studies Dr. theol. (summa cum laude), University of Zurich (2018) Master's in Protestant Theology, University of Tübingen (2012) BA in Theology, Middlesex University via Theological Seminar St. Chrischona (2008) Primary School Teacher Training, Pedagogical Training Center Musegg, Lucerne (2003) Research Focus: Dr. Jost specializes in early Jewish and New Testament angelology, Dead Sea Scrolls (particularly Qumran), Johannine literature, pneumatology, and the theological works of Oscar Cullmann. His current projects include a commentary on Johannine epistles and research on the concept of spirit in antiquity. Publications & Contributions: His extensive publication record includes the monograph "Engelgemeinschaft im irdischen Gottesdienst" (2019) and numerous peer-reviewed articles in leading journals such as Dead Sea Discoveries and Revue de Qumrân . His research spans from liturgical communion with angels in Qumran to the theological correspondence between Bultmann and Cullmann. Professional Memberships: He is an active member of several prestigious scholarly organizations including Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas (SNTS), Society of Biblical Literature (SBL), International Organization for Qumran Studies (IOQS), and Tyndale Fellowship (Cambridge).

• Early Jewish and New Testament Angelology
• Dead Sea Scrolls (Qumran)
• Concept of Spirit in Antiquity
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Frédéric Amsler serves as Full Professor of History of Christianity at the University of Lausanne's Faculty of Theology and Sciences of Religions since February 2009, following a tenure-track assistant professorship (2004-2009) at the same institution. His academic foundation includes an MA in Theology (1986) and PhD in Theology (1994) from the University of Geneva, where his doctoral dissertation provided a Commentary on the Apocryphal Acts of Philip. Prior appointments encompassed part-time assistantship to Professor François Bovon (1986-1990), Swiss National Science Foundation research grant (1990-1995), and part-time lecturing roles at Geneva's Autonomous Faculty of Protestant Theology (1995-2004) with concurrent visiting professorship at Lausanne (1995-2000). Amsler's research expertise spans Christian apocryphal literature (particularly Apocryphal Acts of the Apostles and Pseudo-Clementines), history of early Christianity including monasticism and martyrology, Q-source studies, digital ecdotics, and 19th-century theological liberalism with focus on Alfred Loisy and Adolf Harnack. His scholarly approach integrates textual criticism with historical analysis of religious identity formation, examining relationships between polytheists, Jews, and early Christians through interdisciplinary lenses that bridge philology, digital humanities, and reception history. Recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate consistent thematic focus on hermeneutical challenges in early Christian texts, comparative analyses of gnostic and pseudo-Clementine literature, and historical investigations into 19th-century Protestant figures like César Malan. The ENLAC project leadership (2017-2022) reflects his pioneering work in digital critical editions of apocryphal literature, while his scholarship on Alfred Loisy reveals sustained engagement with modernist exegesis in wartime contexts. Professor Amsler actively contributes to academic governance as Chair of the Société internationale d’études sur Alfred Loisy (since 2009) and Director of the journal Apocrypha (since 2015), following editorial board membership since 1998. His research has been supported by Swiss National Science Foundation grants including the ENLAC project (2017-2022) and earlier International Q Project participation (1998-2001). As member of the Association for the Christian Apocryphal Literature (AELAC) since 1987 (committee member since 2003), he maintains strong affiliation with UNIL's Institute for Biblical Studies (IRSB) where his office is located at Anthropole 5026.

• Christian Apocryphal Literature
• History of Early Christianity
• New Testament Exegesis
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Prof. Dr. Angelika Strotmann is a Professor of New Testament at the Institute for Catholic Theology within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Paderborn University, Germany. She has held this position since the summer semester of 2008, following previous academic appointments at the University of Saarland (2001-2001) and Heidelberg University of Education (2002-2008). Her academic career spans over three decades of teaching and research in biblical theology and New Testament studies. Dr. Strotmann earned her doctorate in theology (Dr. theol.) in 1990 from the Phil.-Theol. Hochschule St. Georgen in Frankfurt. Her academic background includes studies in philosophy, Catholic theology, and sociology at the same institution and at Goethe University Frankfurt. She also completed pastoral training from 1992-1994 in Bremen, with specializations in children and youth work, religious education, and women's ministry. Her research focuses primarily on New Testament studies with particular emphasis on the relationship between Jesus and Torah in the Synoptic Gospels, historical Jesus research, and early Jewish-Christian relations. Dr. Strotmann has made significant contributions to understanding Jesus' Jewishness and his relationship to Israel's Torah, which has often been interpreted in anti-Judaistic ways. Her work critically examines how the Synoptic Gospels portray Jesus' understanding of Torah, distinguishing between ethical and ritual aspects of Torah observance. She has also produced a major commentary on 1 Thessalonians and authored the fourth edition (2024) of her influential book 'Der historische Jesus: eine Einführung' (The Historical Jesus: An Introduction). Dr. Strotmann's extensive publication record reveals consistent engagement with gender perspectives in biblical interpretation, Jewish-Christian dialogue, and the socio-historical context of early Christian communities. Her recent work shows growing interest in neighbor love commandments (Leviticus 19), holiness concepts in synoptic tradition, and continuing exploration of the historical Jesus. Her research demonstrates a commitment to addressing anti-Judaistic interpretations of biblical texts and promoting Jewish-Christian understanding. Active member of the European Society of Women in Theological Research (ESWTR) since its founding in 1986 Since November 5, 2018, first chairperson of the German section of ESWTR Member of the Association of Catholic New Testament Scholars (AKN) Active member of the Society for Christian-Jewish Cooperation CJZ Paderborn eV, serving on the board and as organizer and speaker Dr. Strotmann leads a research team including Saskia Breuer, Dr. Ariane Cordes, Daniel Wiebe, and Milena Mungiuri-Meißner. Her work frequently involves collaborative projects examining Jewish-Christian relations, with recent edited volumes focusing on Jewish-Christian transformations of biblical texts and memory culture oriented toward Judaism. Her research continues to address critical issues in biblical interpretation that have implications for contemporary Jewish-Christian dialogue and understanding of Jesus' Jewish context.

• New Testament Studies
• Biblical Theology
• Jewish-Christian Relations
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Grant MacAskill is the Kirby Laing Chair of New Testament Exegesis at the University of Aberdeen's School of Divinity, History, Philosophy & Art History. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of St Andrews (2005) and previously served as Senior Lecturer there. His research focuses on New Testament exegesis, early Jewish-Christian contexts, participatory theologies (especially 'union with Christ'), and autism-theology intersections. He co-directs the Centre for Autism and Theology, addressing neurodiversity in faith communities. MacAskill's work bridges biblical studies, systematic theology, and ethics. Notable publications include Union with Christ in the New Testament (Oxford, 2013), Autism and the Church (Baylor, 2019), and The Entangled Enoch (Brill, 2024). He has secured significant grants, including a £131k British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship (2021) for Enochic studies and a John Templeton Foundation grant (2014) for intellectual humility research. His editorial roles include co-editing Brill's Studia in Veteris Testamenti Pseudepigrapha series and serving on editorial boards for New Testament Studies and Journal for the Study of the New Testament . Recent research explores Enochic apocalypticism, disability theology, and Pauline anthropology's ethical implications.

• New Testament Exegesis
• Early Judaism and Christianity
• Theology of Union with Christ
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Ivan Miroshnikov is a Researcher at the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSV) at Mid Sweden University, specializing in Coptic studies and early Christian literature. Based in Östersund, his work focuses on Coptic manuscripts, biblical apocrypha, and textual criticism, with a particular emphasis on Late Antique Egypt and Sahidic/Fayyumic dialects. Current affiliation: Mid Sweden University Academic rank: Researcher Research areas: Coptic manuscripts, New Testament studies, apocryphal texts His research spans textual analysis of Coptic biblical texts (e.g., First Corinthians witnesses), documentary papyri (financial records), and liturgical works (hymns to Michael). He contributes to critical editions of apocryphal acts and parabiblical texts, while exploring connections between Enochic traditions and apocalyptic literature. Recent publications examine the Martyrdom of George reception, acrostic hymn fragments, and comparative studies of Coptic dialects. He serves as editor for volumes in the Parabiblica series and contributes to catalogs of Coptic manuscripts in European collections. Key trends in his articles include: Codicological analysis of Coptic biblical manuscripts Interdisciplinary approaches to apocryphal texts Textual criticism of Sahidic and Fayyumic versions Study of economic records in Coptic papyri Presentation of Coptica fennica manuscripts Reception history of martyrdom narratives Ivan Miroshnikov's work bridges papyrology, theology, and manuscript studies. He collaborates internationally, contributing editions of early Coptic texts and comparative analyses of religious traditions in Late Antiquity.

• Coptic Studies
• Early Christian Literature
• Biblical Apocrypha
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Lance Jenott is a Senior Lecturer in Classics and Religious Studies and Director of Religious Studies at Washington University in St. Louis. He holds a PhD from Princeton University. His research focuses on Ancient Christianity, Second Temple Judaism, Biblical Studies, Classical Civilizations, and the Greek and Coptic languages. Jenott is particularly known for his work on the Gospel of Judas and the Nag Hammadi Codices. Education: PhD, Princeton University. Research interests include New Testament origins, early Christian teachings on sexuality, and the intersection of classical and religious studies. His book The Gospel of Judas offers a critical edition and interpretation of this second-century text, challenging traditional Gnostic interpretations to highlight its critique of early Christian clergy. Recent publications include studies on Coptic manuscripts, textual criticism of New Testament variants, and the monastic context of ancient religious texts. He collaborates with scholars like Hugo Lundhaug on projects exploring early Christian and Jewish literature. Jenott teaches courses on early Christian sexuality, ancient religions, and monastic literature. He is set to represent the U.S. at the 2025 Coptic Summer School in Rome, reflecting his expertise in Coptic texts.

• Ancient Christianity
• Second Temple Judaism
• Biblical Studies
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