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#OpenAccess: “A Bruised Reed He Will Not Break.” On Euthanasia, Palliative Care and Human Frailty - by Bert Broeckaert in translation from 'De bisschop van Rome en de theologen van Leuven'. buff.ly/H6bcqK6 #papalvisit2024 #kultheology
.."Blessed are those who have not lost their hope". We look at grandparents, the elderly, as witnesses of hope, capable of lighting the path for new generations. Let’s not leave them alone, but let’s make an alliance of love and prayer with them! " (Pope Leo XIV) #grandparents
Now offered online through @HCHCBoston: a synchronous course (Zoom) designed to train students in reading Greek manuscripts (essential for historical theology and related fields). Open to external applicants and auditors. **Proficiency in Greek required** enrollment.hchc.edu/online-courses
CFP: Early Modern British and Irish Catholicism Conference Venue: University of Notre Dame (USA) in England, London, UK Dates: 29 June – 1 July 2026 CFP Deadline: 21 Jan 2026 catholicbiblical.org/news/cfp-briti…
Ancient Teams meeting München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 30055; Gospel Book of Henry the Lion; c. 1188 CE; Monastery of Helmarshausen; f.19v @bsb_muenchen
Don’t miss your chance to read new Cambridge Element Magic and Heresy in Ancient Christian Literature by Shaily Shashikant Patel Free access available until 31 July. cup.org/4kJQNbC #cambridgeelements #religion
#OpenAccess Dynamics in the History of Religions between Asia and Europe Encounters, Notions, and Comparative Perspectives eds. Volkhard Krech, Marion Steinicke. BRill 2011 PDF 🎯 brill.com/downloadpdf/di… brill.com/display/title/…
#OpenAccess Religions and Trade Religious Formation, Transformation and Cross-Cultural Exchange between East and West eds. Peter Wick, Volker Rabens. BRill 2013 PDF 🎯 brill.com/downloadpdf/di… brill.com/display/title/…
Sara Nair James, The Cult of the Virgin Mary in Medieval Italy: Art, Devotion, and Liturgy in Orvieto (@CambridgeUP, July 2025) facebook.com/MedievalUpdate… cambridge.org/pl/universityp… #medievaltwitter #medievalstudies #medievalart #medievalreligiosity #medievalitaly #medievalliturgy
"God is not holy because he never does wrong. God never does wrong because he is holy"—David M. Crump challenges everything we think we know about biblical holiness in this transformative exploration.
Happy Feast of St Mary Magdalene! This lovely Noli Me Tangere initial is from @BLMedieval Add. 24681 f.100. So many wonderful details surrounding it too!
The book will be available in August, open access. < doi.org/10.1163/978900… >
Faith, Media, and Persuasion by Adam Bajan explores how non-denominational evangelical organizations orchestrate commercial-grade entertainment media to amplify religious rhetoric. Learn more: bit.ly/4eWpObn
A Hellenistic Ethical Lexicon by Doron Mendels identifies 300 rules/codes of conduct for international relations in the Hellenistic period, against the background of early Christianity and Judaism. Learn more: bit.ly/46OdEiG
Cyrillic Manuscripts: Script and Language, Scribes and Collections, eds. Antoaneta Granberg, Georgi R. Parpulov, Andrea Radošević (@PeterLangGroup, July 2025) facebook.com/MedievalUpdate… peterlang.com/document/13669… #medievaltwitter #medievalstudies #medievalmanuscripts
Out now: Origeniana Tertia Decima. Origen and Philosophy: A Complex Relation buff.ly/F78knH7 #peeterspublishers #KULTheology
Letter of Recommendation for PhD & Master’s Applications (With Sample You Can Use) Need a Letter of Recommendation for your Master's or PhD application? Here’s what it should include, how to ask for one, and a sample you can actually use 🧵👇
This is an excellent resource for understanding Christian theology. Part 1 covers key theological themes, and Part 2 surveys five significant historical periods: the Patristic era, the Middle Ages, the Reformation, Modernity, and the Contemporary era—my central go-to resource.
Ernst Kantorowicz, Radiances: Unpublished Essays on Gods, Kingship, and Images of the State, ed. Robert E. Lerner (@CornellPress, July 2025) facebook.com/MedievalUpdate… cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/978150178… #medievaltwitter #medievalstudies #medievalchristianity #medievalculture #medievalpower