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Dr Jacob Lollar is a Research Fellow in the Department of Classics and Ancient History at Durham University, holding a British Academy International Fellowship (2024–2027). His research focuses on apocryphal/parabiblical narratives and Syriac hagiographical texts, particularly their material and ideological dimensions. He examines how scribes constructed cultural identity through the strategic arrangement of stories about apostles and saints. Lollar's work bridges textual analysis with historical contextualization, emphasizing the intersection of narrative, authority, and identity in late antiquity.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Classics, Florida State University (2018)
- British Academy International Fellowship (Durham, 2024–2027)
- Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship (Regensburg, 2022–2024)
- Chateaubriand Fellowship in Humanities (Paris, 2017–2018)
Research interests include Syriac manuscripts, early Christian apocrypha, hagiography, and the material culture of late antique religious texts. His current project at Durham analyzes how Syriac-speaking communities used parabiblical narratives to construct shared historical and ideological frameworks. His articles span topics from Pauline apocrypha to textual criticism of Syriac manuscripts, emphasizing intertextuality and reception history.
Scientific Awards and Grants:
- British Academy International Fellowship
- Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship
- Chateaubriand Fellowship
Advising and Grants: While no advisees are listed, his fellowships indicate active research collaborations. His work engages with international scholarly networks in Europe and North America.
Labs/Teams: His research is affiliated with Durham University's Classics department and international projects in Syriac studies, though specific lab affiliations are not detailed in the text.
