Quality data point for whoever writes the next reception history of the book of Esther

It’s finally happened

Concluding our "Prayer in Jewish Antiquity" forum, Jeremy Penner asks "What is an Ancient Jewish Liturgy?" and reflects on new ways to think about prayer as practice. buff.ly/3G00PCv

This plant in my department’s common area is a nice metaphor for something

Just withdrew my paper from this November's SBL program. Feeling glum.

It’s been 20 years since I’ve seen Jason and the Argonauts… what a trip

Heading to Athens this weekend… What should I definitely check out?

The good life

Bring back ostracism

Postdoc in Germany, postdoc in UK

I didn't see the reaction to the original tweet, but if the replies here (to what is actually a fairly milquetoast statement with a discomfiting degree of "both sides" energy) are any indication... good lord. Homophobic Christians: who hurt you? This hatred is so embarrassing.

Job news: we're hiring an Assistant Professor in Biblical Studies (New Testament) -- closing date 30 June -- details here: dcu.ie/sites/default/…

Boseman, Montana, middle of a family road trip. On my discman using these sweet headphones

New empty tomb theory just dropped

God Brings Into Existence Second God To Do All His Creation For Him theonion.com/god-brings-int…

I just discovered that the ebook of my book is out early and already available for purchase and download! (hardcopy still coming out Aug. 9). I love coming out of Shabbat to excitingly positive news. amazon.com/Demons-Details…

Take up and read!