Paul Davidson

The conclave begins!

The opposite of conclave is convlex

I have a new video out on the Synoptic Problem. I give a basic introduction to the topic and then provide multiple examples of editorial fatigue provided mostly by Dr. Mark Goodacre.
#Bible #Christianity #HigherCriticism #Gospels #deconstruction

youtu.be/2TnUoxWHPF8

YHWH is gaslighting you: a conversation about child sacrifice with Dr. Heath Dewrell, Part 2 YouTube video by Kipp Davis

Here's a really interesting conversation about child sacrifice in the Bible by Kipp Davis, Heath Dewrell, and Dan McClellan. #Bible #Jeremiah #HigherCriticism #DeadSeaScrolls
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHr9...

Ford may be corrupt, but he's miles better than Western Reform-style Conservatives like PP.

Crazed man standing at a wall covered in paper connected by red strings

Today is synoptic problem day. Students have no idea what they are in for.

Get active on places like /r/britishcolumbia.

Behind the scenes at the British Museum – in pictures David Levene goes inside the British Museum, visiting its storage facilities, seeing its teams at work – and climbing on the roof

If you relish photos of outdated and unreliable plant, you'll love these: this is what behind the scenes at a National museum really looks like: www.theguardian.com/culture/gall...

So excited to finally announce my partnership with The Bible For Normal People for the 5-part podcast miniseries inspired by #BecomingThePastorsWife #AllTheBuriedWomen! @brazospress.bsky.social

5 Lies My Pastor Told Me - #exvangelical YouTube video by C. J. Cornthwaite

A great new channel on the Bible.

youtu.be/6Sc2tt01wgY?...

We have a cover!!! The Oxford Handbook of Biblical Monsters is in production. We tried to put together articles that would foster a dialogue between traditional scholarship and more contemporary monster/horror. Now it's waiting, and preparing for the fun that will be proofing and indexing.

All the good stuff is in the apocrypha.

Ask him about good uses for a million dollars besides giving it to a fascist.

I need to get the new commentary, but I wish it was a tad cheaper. :) The exchange rate is not favorable these days.

Who are the Nephilim? Genesis 6:1-4 in a new commentary!! YouTube video by Brian Doak

Biblical scholar Prof. Brian Doak comments on the Nephilim as examined by Ronald Hendel in his Genesis commentary.

The Bible Lore Podcast Religion & Spirituality Podcast · 6 Episodes

If you need a new podcast to add to your rotation, check out the Bible Lore Podcast. It's off to a solid start! #Bible #podcast #history #religion #spirituality

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Mantracks: a True Story of Fake Fossils YouTube video by Folding Ideas

Dan Olson's movie-length video essays are always worth watching.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UDX...

25th Congress of the International Organization for the Study of the Old Testament: Berlin, 11–15 August 2025

The 25th Congress of the International Organization for the Study of the Old Testament: Berlin, 11–15 August 2025.
www.theologie.hu-berlin.de/en/iosot-2025

Earlier today, Dr. Gad Barnea posted a summary of an interesting paper on Elephantine he will be presenting.
www.academia.edu/126911624/_K...

30k Subscribers Celebration! Discussing Markan Priority and the Pre-Markan Sources YouTube video by History Valley

Congratulations to Jacob Berman for reaching 30K subscribers with his excellent channel on history and religion.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5x0...

WelfOnTheShelf's comment on "What happend to the Jews during the crusades?" Explore this conversation and more from the AskHistorians community

This fantastic series of posts from @adammbishop.bsky.social explores what happened to the Jewish communities in Europe & the Middle East during the Crusades, and how the discrimination during the conflicts was just the start.

Richard Hays, influential scholar who changed his mind on same-sex marriage, has died (RNS) — The renowned New Testament scholar and former dean of Duke Divinity School described his most recent book as an act of repentance for the way his work had been used to harm LGBTQ people and to...

RIP New Testament scholar Richard Hays, whose last book may well be his most important.

Tyndale was not executed for translating the Bible YouTube video by Dan McClellan

Tyndale was not executed for translating the Bible
#maklelan2489
youtu.be/JWjBNB7lDoY

Severance. #Severance

Cain and Abel — The Bloody Bible Podcast In this episode, Caz and Em take a deep dive into the Bible’s first murder mystery - the killing of Abel by his brother Cain (Genesis 4). This story is full of ambiguities and unanswered questions, so...

🎧 Episode 1! Where Caz and Em investigate the murder of Abel by his brother Cain in Genesis 4 (and other crimes along the way…)
#BloodyBible @emilycolgan.bsky.social

www.bloodybiblepodcast.com/episodes/blo...

Rare coin hoard from Hasmonean era unearthed in Jordan Valley Archaeologists have unearthed a rare collection of ancient coins in the Jordan Valley, a significant find from the Hasmonean period.

Rare coin hoard from Hasmonean era unearthed in Jordan Valley.

archaeologymag.com/2025/01/coin...

#numismatics #ancientcoins #romancoins #coin-enthusiasts #coins #jewishcoins #ancientbluesky #archaeology #ancienthistory #culturalheritage #biblicalarchaeology #jewish #history #romanarchaeology

KiwiHellenist's comment on "History of the “Yule” holiday" Explore this conversation and more from the AskHistorians community

What is the #History of ‘Yule” as the holiday and name? From early calendars to festive celebrations, @kiwihellenist.bsky.social has a great answer on the topic.

Is most of it hidden in plain sight? YouTube video by Dan McClellan

Is most of it hidden in plain sight?
#maklelan2480
youtu.be/qi4Ryy-0TcY

あけましておめでとうございます！ #NewYear #正月

New Year's wishes in Greek surrounded by a wreath in a mosaic

New Year's wishes written in ancient Greek, from Halicarnassus (Bodrum, Turkey), fourth century AD, now in the British Museum. #MosaicMonday

The Lost World: Jurassic Park - Brilliant Sound Edit YouTube video by soundtrackfan

If so, then surely this is the best scene transition in film history: youtu.be/mGs4dcUg-MY?...