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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.
