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Ivan Miroshnikovمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biblical Studies
• Coptic Studies
• Early Christianity
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Ivan Miroshnikov serves as a Docent (Associate Professor) in the Faculty of Theology at the University of Helsinki, specializing in Biblical Studies with a focus on Coptic literature and early Christian texts. His research bridges theological inquiry and philological analysis of ancient manuscripts. His research interests center on Coptic Studies , particularly Sahidic, Bohairic, and Fayyumic dialects, examining textual fluidity in apocryphal works and the intersection of Platonism with early Christian thought. He investigates manuscript transmission, linguistic evolution in biblical texts, and the reception history of hagiographic traditions like the Martyrdom of George. His publication trends reveal deep engagement with Coptic manuscript analysis (2018-2024), including paleographic studies of Bohairic Bible versions and critical editions of fragmentary texts. Recent work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches combining textual criticism, philosophy, and cultural history. Miroshnikov actively participates in academic collaboration through major research projects. As a key contributor to the Academy of Finland-funded Centre of Excellence in Reason and Religious Recognition Research (2014-2019) and The Publication of the Coptic Manuscripts of the Ilves Collection (2016-2020), he demonstrates sustained involvement in team-based scholarship. His scholarly activities include organizing international seminars on Bohairic manuscripts, presenting at major conferences, and developing educational resources for Coptic language study. Current work focuses on expanding critical editions of Coptic biblical and apocryphal texts while analyzing philosophical influences on early Christian literature.

Pamela Reavesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Early Christianity
• Ancient Mediterranean Religions
• Early Christian Apocrypha
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Pamela Reaves is an Associate Professor and Chair in the Department of Religion, Culture, and Power at Colorado College. Her research focuses on early Christian texts, particularly Nag Hammadi writings and the thought of Clement of Alexandria, exploring how early Christian identities were shaped through debates over scripture, martyrdom, and authority. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, along with M.A. and B.A. degrees. Reaves' academic background includes a B.A. from Centre College (Phi Beta Kappa), followed by graduate studies at UNC Chapel Hill. Her scholarship emphasizes apocalyptic traditions, pseudonymity in early Christian texts, and the role of suffering in defining communal boundaries. She teaches courses on biblical literature, apocalyptic thought, gender in ancient religious traditions, and the archaeology of early Judaism and Christianity. Her publications analyze texts like the Coptic Apocalypse of Peter and First Apocalypse of James to understand intra-Christian competition and the construction of orthodoxy. Articles in Vigiliae Christianae and Journal of Early Christian Studies reflect her methodological focus on textual analysis and contextually situated interpretation. Reaves' teaching responsibilities include foundational courses like RE 110: The Bible: Myth & History and advanced seminars such as RE 305: Making & Faking Scriptures . She also guides senior thesis projects (RE 405/406). No specific grants or lab affiliations are noted in available records.

Lautaro Roig Lanzillottaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• New Testament Studies
• Early Christian Apocrypha
• Nag Hammadi Codices and Gnosticism
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Prof. Lautaro Roig Lanzillotta is a Professor of New Testament and Early Christian Studies at the University of Groningen, Netherlands. He holds dual PhDs (Theology and Classics) from the University of Groningen and Complutense University of Madrid. His primary affiliation is within the Faculty of Religion, Culture and Society, specifically the Department of New Testament and Early Christian Studies. Education: PhD in Theology (cum laude), University of Groningen (2004) PhD in Classics (cum laude), Complutense University of Madrid (1997) Master’s degrees in Classics from Complutense University and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Research Interests: Focuses on New Testament studies, Early Christian Apocrypha (e.g., Acts of Thomas), Nag Hammadi codices and Gnosticism, and the works of Plutarch of Chaeronea. Specializes in textual criticism, religious history, and intertextuality between ancient and modern thought. Key Projects: Leading the Greek-Spanish Semantic Dictionary of the New Testament with Universidad de Córdoba Editor-in-Chief of Gnosis: Journal of Gnostic Studies and Brill's Plutarch Studies Research on religious currents in Late Antiquity and their modern resonances Awards: Honorary Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity from Universidad Católica de Cuyo, Argentina (2017). Teaching: Offers courses on New Testament and Early Christian Studies, emphasizing textual analysis and historical context. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with international institutions like Leiden University and Universidad Católica Argentina on projects involving apocryphal texts and Plutarch studies.

Paul Dilleyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Late Antiquity
• Early Christianity
• Ancient Mediterranean Religions
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Dr. Paul Dilley is the Erling B. 'Jack' Holtsmark Associate Professor in Classics and Departmental Executive Officer of Religious Studies at the University of Iowa. His research focuses on Late Antique religions, particularly Early Christianity, integrating cultural history, digital humanities, and cognitive studies. He leads projects like the NEH-funded 'Communicating Revealed Texts' and co-edits the Dublin Kephalaia Codex, a 5th-century Coptic manuscript of Manichaean texts. His work employs multispectral imaging and X-ray tomography for textual recovery. He holds grants from the Mellon, Humboldt, and Loeb Foundations, among others, and has been a fellow at the Institute for Advanced Study and the Mellon Society of Fellows. Education: PhD in Religious Studies from Yale University (2008). Teaching includes courses on Abrahamic religions, ancient Mediterranean religions, and digital humanities. Awards include the Newcombe Doctoral Fellowship and Alexander von Humboldt grants. Current projects include books on Manichaean texts and hagiography’s links to Graeco-Roman theater. He co-organized the Mellon Sawyer Seminar on pre-modern Eurasian manuscripts and curates exhibits like 'The Mystery of Mani' at the Chester Beatty Library. Research Interests: Late Antiquity, Early Christianity, Digital Humanities, Manuscript Analysis, Cognitive Studies of Religion, and Religious Intercrossing. His digital work spans distant reading, open data frameworks, and collaborative editorial projects. He co-edits the Journal of Religious Ethics and serves on the editorial board of Digital Biblical Studies .

• Early Christianity
• Patristics
• Byzantine Studies
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Jonathan Zecher serves as a Principal Research Fellow at the Institute for Religion and Critical Inquiry within the Faculty of Theology and Philosophy, specializing in the confluence of early Christian theology, ancient medical knowledge, and Hellenistic philosophy during Late Antiquity and the Byzantine era. His research examines how patristic and monastic writers integrated clinical concepts into spiritual frameworks, particularly through medical metaphors in ascetic practice. His primary research domains include: History of medicine in Greco-Roman and early Christian contexts Patristic interpretations of disability, distress, and healing Monastic spiritual direction as medical art Death narratives in desert father literature Emotion theory in Hellenistic philosophy and Christian theology Byzantine hagiographic traditions Zecher's recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on medical-philosophical intersections in spiritual practice, with particular attention to Evagrius of Pontus' cognitive theories, John Climacus' Ladder of Divine Ascent, and Byzantine funeral rituals. His work bridges textual analysis of primary sources with interdisciplinary frameworks from health humanities, revealing how early Christians negotiated meaning through clinical and spiritual lenses. No scientific awards, student advisement records, or grant information were documented in the provided materials. Similarly, details regarding research laboratories, collaborative teams, or future projects remain unspecified in the available text.

Paul Dilleyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Late Antiquity Studies
• Early Christianity
• Manichaean Texts
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Paul Dilley holds the Erling B. "Jack" Holtsmark Associate Professorship in Classics and serves as Department Executive Officer (DEO) of Religious Studies at the University of Iowa. He earned his PhD from Yale University in 2008. His research focuses on Late Antique religions, particularly early Christianity and Manichaeism, integrating digital humanities, cognitive studies, and philology. Notable projects include editing the Dublin Kephalaia Codex, a 5th-century Coptic manuscript of Manichaean texts, and advancing digital methods like X-ray tomography for manuscript analysis. His academic contributions extend to books such as Monasteries and the Care of Souls in Late Antique Christianity (2017) and co-editing Mani at the Court of the Persian Kings (2014). He has led grants from NEH, Mellon, and others, and his work has been featured in New York Times and Newsweek . Teaching interests include global manuscript cultures and digital humanities, with courses like "Big Ideas: Information, Society and Culture" and "Global Manuscript Cultures" co-taught with interdisciplinary colleagues. Research initiatives include the Mellon Sawyer Seminar on pre-modern Eurasian manuscript exchanges and collaborations with computer scientists on X-ray tomography. Awards include senior fellowships at the Mellon Society of Fellows and fellowships from Alexander von Humboldt and Citizens and Scholars (Newcombe). He chairs the SBL Digital Humanities Program Unit and co-edits volumes on Linked Open Data for ancient studies. Recent work combines cutting-edge technology with ancient texts, such as recovering hidden layers in manuscripts and analyzing large literary corpora via computational methods. His interdisciplinary approach bridges classical philology, religious studies, and digital innovation, shaping modern scholarly practices in textual analysis and cultural history.

Glenn Øystein Wehusمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ancient Mediterranean Cultures
• Stoic Philosophy
• New Testament Theology
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Glenn Øystein Wehus is an Associate Professor of New Testament, Greek, and Classical Studies at MF University College of Theology, Religion and Society, serving as section manager for the NT department. He holds a Dr. Philos. (2024) and Cand. theol. (2000) from MF, with additional training in Coptic studies (2012) and Greek philology (2006). His research focuses on Stoic philosophy (especially Epictetus), ancient Greek language systems, and papyrological analysis of Coptic and Greek texts from the University of Oslo's collections. Key research themes include intersections between language, theology, and social structures in antiquity. He has published extensively on Epictetus' works, including studies on self-perception, freedom, and Stoic ethics. His work on papyri explores liturgical prayers, magical texts, and early Christian manuscripts. Wehus teaches Greek language courses (TEOL1210/1220/6210) and contributes to projects like the 'Bible in Religious Education BiT' initiative examining congregational teaching methods. His academic trajectory includes roles as a field chaplain (2001), Bible school instructor (2002-2006), and MF intern (2000). He has collaborated on papyrus research with scholars like A. Maravela, producing peer-reviewed articles in journals like Symbolae Osloenses and Archiv für Papyrusforschung .

Lasse Løvlund Toftمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Late Antique Studies
• Medieval Christianity
• Hagiography
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Lasse Løvlund Toft is a Research Fellow at the University of Oslo , affiliated with the Faculty of Theology . He is part of the ERC-funded APOCRYPHA project (Storyworlds in Transition: Coptic Apocrypha in Changing Contexts). His work focuses on Late Antique and Medieval religious and literary texts from Christian and Islamic communities in the Eastern Roman and Islamic worlds. Dr. Toft holds a PhD in Theology (Church History) from Aarhus University (2022), with a dissertation on the Syriac cults of the Himyarite Martyrs from Najran. He has conducted research at Durham University and the University of Oxford. His current projects include editing the Coptic translation of Athanasius’ 39th Festal Letter and studying Coptic-Arabic apocryphal traditions about the Creation of Man. His research interests span Syriac, Arabic, and Ethiopic textual traditions, with emphases on hagiography, historiography, and exegetical literature. He explores theological diversity and cross-cultural receptions in Coptic and Islamic contexts.

Lance Jenottمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Ancient Christianity
• Second Temple Judaism
• Biblical Studies
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Lance Jenott is a Senior Lecturer in Classics and Religious Studies at Washington University, serving as Director of Religious Studies. He holds a PhD from Princeton University. His research focuses on Ancient Christianity, Second Temple Judaism, Biblical Studies, and Classical civilizations, with expertise in Greek and Coptic languages. He co-authored The Monastic Origins of the Nag Hammadi Codices (2015) and authored a Hermeneia Series commentary on the Gospel of Judas (forthcoming). Recent courses include a Freshman Seminar on Sexuality in Early Christianity, analyzing teachings from Jesus, Paul, early church leaders, and apocryphal texts. His work integrates contemporary gender and sexuality theories with historical analysis. Publications include articles on Coptic texts, manuscript culture, and monastic environments, as well as translations of early Christian apocrypha. Jenott’s interdisciplinary approach bridges religious studies, classics, and textual analysis.

• Early Christianity
• Gnosticism
• Ancient Rhetoric
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Zlatko Pleše is a Professor of Ancient Mediterranean Religions at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill), specializing in Early Christianity, Gnosticism, and Late Antiquity. He holds a PhD from Yale University (1996) and the University of Zagreb (1996), with additional degrees from both institutions. His research focuses on ancient philosophy, early Christian texts, Coptic literature, and Platonism. Education: Ph.D., Classics, Yale University, 1996 Ph.D., Philology/Philosophy/Theology, University of Zagreb, 1996 M.Phil., Yale University, 1990 M.A., University of Zagreb, 1989 B.A., University of Zagreb, 1985 Research Interests: Early Christianity and Classical Culture Gnosticism and Hermetism Ancient Rhetoric and Hermeneutics Plutarch and Middle Platonism Coptic Language and Literature Publications include critical editions of Coptic texts, studies on Gnostic cosmology, and collaborative works like *The Apocryphal Gospels* (2011). His recent work explores Platonism’s influence on Gnostic treatises and ancient hermeneutical practices. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Bern (since 2018). Research highlights include editing the *Discourses of Apa Shenoute* and analyzing Gnostic dualism in classical contexts.