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Dr Matt Williams

New appointee to the Sir Henry Stephenson Fellowship

SCIBS is pleased to announce the new appointee to the Sir Henry Stephenson Fellowship: Dr Matt Williams.
David J.A. Clines at Burkitt Medal lecture
David Clines won the British Academy’s Burkitt Medal in 2015 for his significant contribution to the study of the Hebrew Bible and Hebrew lexicography.

In memory of David J.A. Clines

It is with great sadness that we inform you that David J.A. Clines, Professor of Biblical Studies, passed away in December 2022.
Dr Ryan Collman

Dr Ryan Collman is joining the “Reimagining Paul" project

SCIBS is happy to announce that Dr Ryan Collman is joining the “Reimagining Paul" project as a research assistant.
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Black Madonna: Beyoncé projects positive image of ‘good’ motherhood'

As befitting pop “royalty”, the singer Beyoncé Knowles has publicly released the first official photo of her twins, once again referencing religious and classical icons and, in a step that’s becoming something of a signature move for her, the Virgin Mary. Dr Katie Edwards investigates this further in The Conversation.

| The Conversation
Image of Offred from the Handmaid's Tale as played by Elizabeth Moss for the Hulu television adaptation

The Handmaid’s Tale As A Legitimate Reading Of Genesis?

Read the latest blog post from The Shiloh Project by Alison L. Joseph (Swathmore College, US), 'The Handmaid's Tale as a Legitimate Reading of Genesis?'

| The Shiloh Project blog
Beyoncé at red carpet event

How Beyoncé’s Virgin Mary imagery challenges racist, religious and sexual stereotypes

Early Friday morning, Beyoncé set Instagram on fire when she posted a new image of her twins Sir and Rumi who were born in June. Wearing a veil, the artist chose imagery similar to that of her pregnancy announcement, which drew comparisons to depictions of the Virgin Mary. Dr Katie Edwards investigates further in The Washington Post.

| The Washington Post
Painting depicting sexual violence in the Bible

Sex, Rape and Social History – The Case of the Bible

The Shiloh Project co-director, Johanna Stiebert from the Unviersity of Leeds writes a blog post for History Matters. The blog post entitled 'Sex, Rape and Social History – The Case of the Bible' discusses the normalization of sexual violence in news articles, pop culture and the Bible.

| History Matters
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SCIBS members and students nominated and shortlisted for this year's Academic Awards

The annual Academic Awards, run by the Students' Union, celebrates those who have enhanced Academic Life at the University of Sheffield to create an excellent educational experience for all our students.