جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Boris Paschkeمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• New Testament Studies
• Early Christian Theology
• Apocryphal Literature
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Boris Paschke serves as a Guest Associate Professor of New Testament at the Evangelische Theologische Faculteit Leuven . Holding a Ph.D. in New Testament Studies from ETF Leuven (2009), he has been actively engaged in theological education since 2001, teaching at ETF Leuven and in public secondary schools in Brussels. Ph.D. in New Testament Studies (ETF Leuven, 2009) Licentiaat in de godgeleerdheid (M.Th., ETF Leuven, 2004) M.A. in Biblical Studies (University of Gloucestershire, 2001) Paschke's research focuses on New Testament theology , apocryphal literature , and early Christian worship practices , particularly prayer to Jesus and the Holy Spirit. His work explores intertextuality (e.g., Song of Songs in Romans 3), historical contexts (Roman censorship, slavery), and theological intersections between Christianity and Islam. Recent publications highlight trends in liturgical theology (2024 analyses of 1 Timothy 1:12 and Peräa), prayer studies (2023 essays on Tertullian and 2 Timothy 1:18), and historical criticism (2016-2022 works on Semler, Acts of John, and Philemon). He participates in multiple academic societies, including the Society of Biblical Literature and the Association pour l’étude de la littérature apocryphe chrétienne , and has co-authored works on ancient speech impediments (2016, 2023).

Sarah Parkhouseمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Ancient Religion
• Early Christianity
• Lived Religion
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sarah Parkhouse is a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Religions & Theology at the University of Manchester's School of Arts, Languages and Cultures. Her research centers on the ancient Mediterranean, specifically examining Christianity's emergence within Greco-Roman-Egyptian contexts through historical, archaeological, and textual analysis. Her educational background includes: PhD from University of Durham (2017), funded by Arts and Humanities Research Council Prior research fellowship at Australian Catholic University (2017-2020) Short-term fellowship at Warburg Institute, London Dr. Parkhouse's research spans ancient religion , early Christianity , and lived religion with specialized focus on gospel literature (canonical/non-canonical), papyrology , martyrdom narratives , and gender studies . She investigates how religious practices were embedded in place and landscape , materialized through objects and rituals , and expressed via magic within comparative frameworks. Her methodology uniquely integrates textual criticism with spatial analysis of religious sites. Recent publications reveal concentrated exploration of apocryphal texts (Gospel of Mary, Pistis Sophia) and spatial religion, particularly amphitheatre contexts. Parkhouse demonstrates how martyrdom narratives like Perpetua's intersect with colonial archaeology and power structures, while her work on Coptic manuscripts reveals ritual practices embedded in Egyptian landscapes. This interdisciplinary approach bridges historical analysis with material culture studies across 15+ publications. Her scholarly recognition includes: Manfred Lautenschläger Award (2024) for Eschatology and the Saviour A. R. Pete Diamond Award for Integrative Scholarship (2023) As principal investigator, Parkhouse directs the British Academy-funded project Coptic Apocrypha, Lived Religion and the Egyptian Landscape (2021-2025) and secured a British Academy/Leverhulme grant for Lived Religion in Late Antique Egypt (2024-2025). She co-edits the Coptic Gospels and Associated Texts book series (Cambridge University Press) and serves on editorial boards for Elements Early Christian Literature and multiple journals, demonstrating significant scholarly leadership beyond direct advising. Though not affiliated with formal laboratories, Parkhouse coordinates international research teams through her British Academy projects, focusing on interdisciplinary analysis of Coptic manuscripts and religious spatial practices in Egypt. Her editorial roles further extend her collaborative networks across global academic communities.

AnneMarie Luijendijkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• New Testament and Early Christianity
• Papyrology
• Religions of Mediterranean Antiquity
• +۶ مورد دیگر

AnneMarie Luijendijk is the William H. Danforth Professor of Religion at Princeton University and Head of New College West , one of Princeton’s residential colleges, where she has served on the faculty since 2006. A leading papyrologist and historian of early Christianity, she specializes in the social history of Christianity in late-antique Egypt using both literary and documentary papyri. Education Ph.D., Harvard Divinity School, 2005 (New Testament and Early Christianity) Specialization in New Testament Studies, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (prior to Harvard) Research Interests Luijendijk’s scholarship bridges papyrology, early Christian studies, and social history. She investigates the everyday lives of early Christians through the papyrus letters and documents that survive from Roman and late-antique Egypt. Her current projects include: From Gospels to Garbage – a forthcoming monograph on the readers, owners, and eventual discard of the earliest Christian manuscripts; Papyrus acquisitions in the 1920s; Fashion, Footwear, and Faith in Late Antiquity – an exploration of dress, status, and religious identity. Her earlier work has illuminated Christian lot divination, the Gospel traditions in Oxyrhynchus, and the role of women and clergy in Egyptian communities. Selected Publications & Editorial Projects Greetings in the Lord: Early Christians and the Oxyrhynchus Papyri (Harvard University Press, 2008) Forbidden Oracles? The Gospel of the Lots of Mary (Mohr Siebeck, 2014) My Lots Are in Thy Hands: Sortilege and its Practitioners in Late Antiquity (co-edited with William E. Klingshirn, Brill, 2018) Re-Making the World: Christianity and Categories (co-edited, Mohr Siebeck, 2019) From Roman to Early Christian Cyprus: Studies in Religion and Archaeology (co-edited, Mohr Siebeck, 2020) Leadership & Service From 2013 to 2020 she chaired Princeton’s Committee for the Study of Late Antiquity , fostering interdisciplinary research across the humanities. She regularly organizes and participates in international workshops, including Princeton–Humboldt Strategic Partnership events, and has secured collaborative grants to advance papyrological research. No individual Ph.D. or master’s advisees are explicitly listed in the provided sources. Laboratories & Collaborations While no dedicated laboratory is mentioned, Luijendijk works closely with the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World (ISAW) at NYU, the Princeton Humanities Council , and international papyrology networks. Her research benefits from digital humanities resources such as the Papyrological Navigator and her Academia.edu profile, which has over 27,000 public views and ranks her among the top 2 % most followed scholars on the platform.

Hugo Lundhaugمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Christian Literature
• Coptic Apocryphal Texts
• Manuscript Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Hugo Lundhaug is a Professor of Biblical Reception and Early Christian Literature at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Department of Theology. He leads the research group 'Coptic Texts and Manuscripts' and has held prestigious grants, including the ERC Consolidator Grant (2020-2025) and ERC Starting Grant (2012-2016). His work focuses on early Christian texts, particularly Coptic apocrypha, monastic manuscript culture, and the intersection of textuality with cognitive theory and digital humanities. Research Interests: Lundhaug explores the transmission and interpretation of early Christian literature, with a focus on Coptic-language texts from Egypt. His current projects analyze apocryphal texts within Byzantine and Islamic contexts, examining their role in monastic communities and debates over orthodoxy. Methodologically, he integrates new philology, media studies, and cognitive approaches to understand textual fluidity and manuscript practices. Key Publications: His recent work includes studies on the Nag Hammadi Codices, Shenoute of Atripe, and Coptic apocryphal literature. Notable articles address topics like textual authority, monastic worldbuilding, and the materiality of manuscripts. Awards: Lundhaug has received major grants from the European Research Council, reflecting his international standing in Coptic studies and early Christian textual scholarship. His leadership in digital initiatives, such as the Coptic Wordnet project, underscores his commitment to advancing interdisciplinary research. Labs/Teams: He directs the ERC-funded 'APOCRYPHA' project and collaborates with global networks in Coptic studies. His research group examines manuscripts as cultural artifacts, blending traditional philology with digital methodologies.

Stephen Shoemakerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of Christianity
• Early Byzantine Christianity
• Near Eastern Christianity
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Stephen Shoemaker is Professor and Department Head of Religious Studies at the University of Oregon within the College of Arts and Sciences. A specialist in the history of Christianity and the beginnings of Islam, his academic focus centers on early Byzantine and Near Eastern Christianity, with particular emphasis on early devotion to the Virgin Mary, Christian apocryphal literature, and the relations between Near Eastern Christianity and formative Islam. His scholarly profile includes expertise across multiple ancient languages including Greek, Latin, Coptic, Syriac, Georgian, Armenian, Ethiopic, Arabic, and Hebrew, which enables him to work directly with primary sources across religious traditions. His research program integrates historical-critical analysis with attention to the material dimensions of religious texts and practices. Shoemaker's publications reveal a scholarly trajectory from early work on Marian traditions to broader investigations of Islamic origins and apocalyptic literature in late antiquity. His research demonstrates consistent engagement with the complex interplay between religious traditions in the Near East during the transition from late antiquity to the early medieval period. His scholarly contributions have been recognized through prestigious awards: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation fellowship Alexander von Humboldt Foundation fellowship American Council of Learned Societies fellowship National Endowment for the Humanities fellowship Institute for Advanced Study fellowship National Humanities Center fellowship Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University fellowship Rockefeller Foundation fellowship Deutsche Forschungsgemeinde fellowship As an educator, Shoemaker teaches courses on medieval humanities, the history of Eastern Christianity, Islamic origins, and apocalypticism. He has secured over $1,000,000 in research funding throughout his career and serves as Editor of the Journal of Early Christian Studies, contributing significantly to scholarly discourse in his field.

Timothy Pettipieceمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Classics and Religion
• Gnostic and Manichaean Studies
• Late Antiquity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Timothy Pettipiece is an Associate Professor in the Department of Religion at Carleton University, part of the College of Humanities. He holds an Hon. BA in Classical Languages from the University of Guelph (2000), an MA in Religion and Culture from Wilfrid Laurier University (2002), and a PhD in Religious Studies from Université Laval (2006). His research focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to religious cultures of Late Antiquity, particularly Gnostic and Manichaean studies, and the reception of ancient religious ideas in modern media. His teaching interests include Classics and Religion, with a specialization in Manichaean literature and the intersection of late ancient religious texts with contemporary cultural narratives. Key research areas are Coptic Manichaean homilies, Syriac Christianities in Mesopotamia, and gender roles in early religious communities. Dr. Pettipiece’s publications emphasize textual analysis of apocryphal traditions, redaction criticism in Manichaean and early Christian texts, and comparative religious studies. Recent work explores intersections between Manichaean theology and global religious movements, as well as modern reinterpretations of ancient mythologies in popular culture. He currently serves as an academic leader in Carleton’s Religion program, contributing to both undergraduate and graduate curriculum development. His office is located in 2A51 Paterson Hall, and he maintains active engagement with international scholarly networks through conferences and collaborative research projects.

Victor Ghicaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Archaeology
• Egyptology
• Early Christianity
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Victor Ghica is a Professor of Antiquity and Early Christian Studies at MF University College (2015–present), following a tenure as Associate Professor at Macquarie University (Sydney) and roles at the Institut français d'archéologie orientale (Cairo) and Université Laval (Québec). His work bridges archaeology, linguistics, and religious studies, focusing on Late Antiquity and Early Christianity in Egypt and Dalmatia. Ph.D. in Theology (Université Laval, 2006) Doctorate in Religious Sciences (EPHE, Paris, 2006) Licentiate in Ancient Near Eastern Studies (Pontificium Institutum Biblicum, Rome, 2002) B.A. in Arabic and Islamic Studies (Rome, 1999) B.A.Hons. (Universitatea Bucuresti, 1996) Ghica’s research spans archaeological fieldwork (Egyptian oases, Croatia), textual analysis of Coptic and Syriac manuscripts, and the material culture of Early Christian communities. He directs the ERC-funded DEChriM project, which reinterprets fourth-century Egyptian Christianity through archaeological evidence. His recent publications focus on excavations at Dayr Muṣṭafā Kāšif, Šams al-Dīn, and Dush in Egypt’s Kharga Oasis, alongside Croatian fieldwork in Bribir. These works emphasize the interplay between ritual practices, desert settlements, and cross-cultural exchanges in Late Antiquity. As a field director and project coordinator, Ghica leads international teams in Egyptian oases and Croatia. He co-edits the Texts and Studies in Eastern Christianity series (Brill) and contributes to understanding Early Christian material culture through archaeobotany, epigraphy, and architectural remains.

• Early Christianity and Classical Culture
• Gnosticism and Hermetism
• Ancient Rhetoric and Hermeneutics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Zlatko Plese is a Professor of Ancient Mediterranean religions (focusing on the Greco-Roman world, early Christianity, and late antiquity) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He also held an appointment as Adjunct Professor at the University of Bern's Institute of New Testament Studies from 2018-2021. His academic career spans institutions in both Croatia and the United States, including Yale University and Wesleyan University. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Classics, Yale University, 1996 Ph.D. in Philology, Philosophy, and Theology, University of Zagreb, 1996 M.Phil. in Classics, Yale University, 1990 M.A. in Classics, University of Zagreb, 1989 B.A. in Classics, University of Zagreb, 1985 Zlatko Plese specializes in the intersection of ancient religious traditions, with particular focus on Early Christianity and Classical Culture , Gnosticism and Hermetism , Ancient Rhetoric and Hermeneutics , Plutarch and Middle Platonism , and Coptic Language and Literature . His research examines how ancient religious and philosophical traditions interacted, transformed, and influenced one another across cultural boundaries. He has made significant contributions to understanding the narrative structures of Gnostic literature, particularly through his work on the Apocryphon of John, and has explored the connections between ancient philosophy and religious thought in the Greco-Roman world. His scholarly output reveals consistent engagement with the intellectual history of late antiquity, particularly examining how Gnostic and Hermetic traditions engaged with Platonic philosophy. A significant portion of his work focuses on the Nag Hammadi library texts and their interpretation, with special attention to narrative structure and cosmological concepts. His research demonstrates how ancient religious thinkers creatively adapted and transformed philosophical concepts from Greek tradition within new religious frameworks. Dr. Plese has served on numerous thesis and dissertation committees across multiple disciplines including Religious Studies, Classics, and German Language and Literature at both UNC and Duke University. His teaching portfolio at UNC includes courses on Coptic language and literature, history of early Christianity, Gnosticism, ancient conceptions of death and afterlife, Hellenistic rhetoric and philosophy in early Christianity, and myth, science, and philosophy in the ancient world. He is also one of the editors of the Discourses of Apa Shenoute, an important Coptic writer who provides valuable insights into fourth/fifth century Egyptian monasticism.

• Coptic Studies
• Early Christian Literature
• Biblical Apocrypha
• +۴ مورد دیگر

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.

Lance Jenottمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Ancient Christianity
• Second Temple Judaism
• Biblical Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

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.

Ismo Dunderbergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• New Testament Studies
• Gnosticism
• Early Christian Texts
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ismo Dunderberg is a Professor of New Testament Studies at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Theology, affiliated with the Biblical Studies department. His career includes roles as Dean and Vice-Dean of the Faculty, as well as Academy of Finland Research Fellow (1995-2003, 2007-2008). He holds membership in the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters since 2011. Education : PhD in Theology (1994, University of Helsinki); Visiting Professor at Yale Divinity School (2019). Extensive academic service includes supervising 11 PhD theses and leading major projects such as the Gnosticism and the Formation of Christianity (€200k funding) and the Centre of Excellence in Reason and Religious Recognition Research (2014-2019). Research : Focuses on Johannine literature, Gnosticism, and early Christian texts outside the New Testament. Key themes include Valentinian theology, early Christian textual practices, and conflicts over scriptural interpretation. His work bridges exegesis with sociohistorical analysis. Teaching : Offers courses on New Testament Greek exegesis, Coptic literature, and advanced seminars on topics like Gnosticism, martyrdom, and eschatology. Known for innovative pedagogy recognized by the 2007 Teacher of the Year award. Awards : 1995 Dissertation Prize (UH), TYT Teaching Award (2007). Active in international collaborations, including editorial roles and keynote presentations at conferences like the Nordic New Testament Conference (2022). Research Contributions : Over 126 publications including monographs on Gnostic movements and peer-reviewed articles in Early Christianity and Nordisk Teologisk Tidskrift . His work frequently engages intertextual analysis and the reception history of early Christian texts.

Geoffrey Smithمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• New Testament
• Early Christianity
• Patristics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Geoffrey Smith is an Associate Professor in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. He serves as Director of the Institute for the Study of Antiquity and Christian Origins (ISAC) and holds the Louise Farmer Boyer Chair in Biblical Studies fellowship. His academic work focuses on New Testament, Early Christianity, Patristics, Nag Hammadi, Papyrology, and Coptic Language and Literature. Ph.D. in Religions of Mediterranean Antiquity from Princeton University (2013) Smith’s research centers on early Christian texts, including heresy catalogues, Gnostic writings, and Nag Hammadi manuscripts. He has published extensively on theological controversies, textual transmission, and Coptic literature, with notable books such as Guilt by Association: Heresy Catalogues in Early Christianity (OUP, 2015) and Valentinian Christianity: Texts and Translations (UC Press, 2020). His recent Google Scholar articles highlight his expertise in manuscript analysis, scribal practices, and theological debates in antiquity. Smith’s work has been featured in prominent media outlets like The Atlantic, BBC, CNN, and The New York Times. He teaches courses such as Religion and Medicine in the Ancient World , Gnosticism in Early Christianity , and advanced Coptic language courses, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to ancient religious traditions.

Stephen J. Davisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ancient Christianity
• Early Mediterranean and West Asian Religions
• Monasticism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Stephen J. Davis is the Woolsey Professor of Religious Studies and Professor of History at Yale University, specializing in ancient and medieval Christianity with a focus on the eastern Mediterranean and Near East. He served as Head of Pierson College from 2013 to 2023 and previously taught in Cairo at an Arabic-language theological college. His research spans monasticism, pilgrimage, Coptic language studies, and interfaith relations in medieval contexts. Education: A.B., Princeton University M.Div., Duke University Divinity School M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University Research Focus: Davis explores monastic practices, the cult of saints, biblical interpretation, Coptic epigraphy, and the intersection of Christianity with Judaism and Islam. He directs the Yale Monastic Archaeology Project (YMAP) and oversees cataloging of Coptic manuscripts at Dayr al-Suryān. His work integrates anthropological and literary methodologies with material culture analysis. Publications: His scholarship bridges textual and archaeological evidence, emphasizing how practices like pilgrimage and liturgy shaped early Christian communities. Recent projects include studies on Gnostic texts and Christological traditions. Projects & Leadership: As founder of YMAP and editor-in-chief of the Christian Arabic Texts in Translation series, he advances interdisciplinary research through archaeological excavation and manuscript preservation.

Nathan Witkampمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Historical Theology
• Early Christianity
• Patristics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nathan Witkamp serves as an Affiliated Researcher in Historical Theology at the Evangelical Theological Faculty (ETF), Leuven, and holds dual roles as Academic Dean and Teacher of Systematic Theology and Early Christianity at the Evangelical Theological Academy in Zwijndrecht, the Netherlands. His academic leadership extends to developing comprehensive course materials across New Testament Exegesis, Theology Proper, and Bible Study Methods. Ph.D. in Theology and Religious Studies (Historical Theology), Evangelical Theological Faculty, Leuven / Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2016) Master of Theology (drs., cum laude), Evangelical Theological Faculty, Leuven (2002) Higher Laboratory Education/Analytical Chemistry, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (1995) Witkamp's research centers on Early Christian baptismal rites , particularly examining Theodore of Mopsuestia and Narsai of Nisibis through comparative liturgical analysis. His work bridges Syriac Christianity with broader patristic studies, investigating how initiation practices reflected theological innovation within apostolic tradition. Recent publications demonstrate growing engagement with digital humanities through translation databases for Greek and Early Christian Latin texts. His scholarly output reveals consistent focus on mystagogy (post-baptismal instruction), liturgical symbolism , and the interplay between Jewish and Christian initiation traditions. The 2023 publication on Aphrahat's Demonstrations exemplifies his methodological approach combining textual analysis with ritual studies. Research fellow, Netherlands Center for Patristic Research (CPO; VU/TiU) since 2015 Fellow and board member (since 2018), Foundation for Early Christian Studies Regular reviewer for Journal of Theological Studies and other patristics journals As Academic Dean at the Evangelical Theological Academy, Witkamp oversees curriculum development while maintaining active research collaboration with institutions including Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His current projects integrate digital tools with traditional patristic scholarship, particularly through the Greek and Early Christian Latin translation databases developed with colleagues Ceulemans and Dijkstra.

Zlatko Plešeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Early Christianity and Classical Culture
• Gnosticism and Hermetism
• Ancient Rhetoric and Hermeneutics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Adjunct Professor Zlatko Pleše holds a dual appointment between the University of Bern's Faculty of Theology and UNC-Chapel Hill (evidenced by email). He directs research at the Institute for New Testament Studies in Bern, specializing in early Christian interactions with classical thought. His scholarly identity bridges European and American academic traditions through his Bern-based position and UNC affiliation. Research Focus: Pleše's work centers on the intersection of early Christianity with classical philosophy, particularly examining Gnostic and Hermetic traditions through the lenses of ancient rhetoric, Coptic literature, and Plutarchan Middle Platonism. His methodology emphasizes transpositional hermeneutics —analyzing how religious texts adapt across Jewish, Greek, and Egyptian cultural contexts. Key contributions include reconstructing Hermetic textual communities and decoding conceptual blending in Gnostic cosmologies. Publication Trends: His 15 most recent works reveal three dominant trajectories: (1) Hermetic-Gnostic textual analysis (6 articles), (2) cross-cultural hermeneutics between Jewish and Greek traditions (5 articles), and (3) Platonist philosophical reception (4 articles). This demonstrates consistent focus on religious syncretism in antiquity, with increasing attention to material manuscript contexts since 2010. Academic Background: Ph.D., Yale University (1996) Ph.D., University of Zagreb (1996) M.Phil., Yale University (1990) M.A., University of Zagreb (1989) B.A., University of Zagreb (1985) His landmark monograph Poetics of the Gnostic Universe: Narrative and Cosmology in the Apocryphon of John (Brill, 2006) established new frameworks for analyzing Gnostic narrative structures. As co-editor of The Other Gospels with Bart Ehrman (Oxford University Press), he made critical apocryphal texts accessible to broader audiences. Current research extends into Derveni Papyrus-Qumran comparative studies and Hermetic dualism.