British New Testament Society

Our final paper is from my former student Ninnaku Oberholzer, who is sharing part of her doctoral research on 'Bodies that Heal: The Haemorrhoïssa, Sacred Touch, and Reparative Visual Criticism' #BNTS2026

Our final Reception, Critical Theory and Interdisciplinary Studies session of #BNTS2026 is underway, with @profpaulmiddleton.bsky.social presenting on music as exegesis in Walton‘s Belshazzar‘s Feast (which of course draws on themes from the book of Revelation as well as Daniel).

It’s the final day of #BNTS2026. The traditional Irish summer has finally caught up with us but spirits are still high as we enjoy our final seminar papers.

Kimberley Fowler describes her recent work with a team of scholars exploring the very fragmentary Codex H (Paul’s 6th century letters) in our Bible and Beyond Substack “Scholar Research Update.” What a fascinating story hearing what they’ve accomplished! bibleandbeyond.substack.com/p/kimberley-...

Just arrived in Maynooth for #BNTS2026! 🍀 Drop by the booth to browse our latest titles in New Testament studies. Nitzan Shalev has free journal issues, notebooks, pencils, and totes ready for you! @bntsoc.bsky.social

Our metal music morning continues with Tobias Ålöw who is presenting “Given to You by Mother Earth” Entextualization and Ideological Inversion of 1 John 2:16 in Ghost’s “Umbra” #BNTS2026

First up we have Julia Lindenlaub and Charlotte Naylor-Davis presenting The “Perennial” Sophia from Ancient Gnostic Literature to Modern Metal Music: The Sophia Myth and the Dragon Rouge in Therion’s ‘Gothic Kabbalah’ (2007). #BNTS2026

The Reception Critical Theory and Interdisciplinary Studies section is kicking off #BNTS2026 with a panel on metal music and the New Testament.

@bntsoc.bsky.social The Acts of the Apostles seminar 2026: as always a fine group of presenters, panellists, and co-chairs (St. Patrick's College, Maynooth)

Tonight’s plenary lecture is being given by Professor Garrick Allen on the role of Manuscripts in New Testament Studies.

📸Some photographs of yesterday's @bntsoc.bsky.social Annual Meeting opening day, which is being held this year at St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth. A pleasure to be hosting this conference here on our campus, and we hope everyone has an enjoyable and reflective few days in Maynooth.

A reminder that the Global Majority Heritage drinks at #BNTS2026 are happening at 2pm in the Professors Reading Room. Drinks are free (but not obligatory!) and anyone who identifies as GMH is welcome. @tdbiii.bsky.social is hosting if you need a pal!

This year's #BNTS2026 poster and abstract for my paper in tge Ancient Judaism and Christianity Seminar www.alangarrow.com/blog/bnts-ma...

Off to #BNTS2026. Looking forward to some good papers and catching up with friends.

Just arrived in Dublin, en route to Maynooth for #BNTS2026. Looking forward to the conference and enjoying the lack of anxiety I have because I'm not presenting or on the organising team (and missing it slightly).

Great to be @stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social for #BNTS2026

Our president, Dr Catrin Williams, welcomes all members to the conference and introduces our first plenary session, from Prof. Louise Lawrence and Dr An-Ting Yi, ‘Challenging Contexts in Conversation’ #BNTS2026

Our opening session is beginning with a welcome from Rev. Dr Michael Shortall, President of our host institution, St Patrick's College, Maynooth #BNTS2026

#BNTS2026 is underway with a wine reception in Pugin Hall.

#BNTS2026 begins tomorrow in Maynooth. Safe travels to everyone making their way to the conference, and thank you to all speakers, seminar chairs, organisers and delegates preparing to take part.

It’s final weekend before #BNTS2026. The conference begins on Monday 24 August at St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth, with three plenaries, seminar sessions and opportunities for conversation across the Society. Got questions? Please ask!

The Synoptic Gospels and Historical Jesus seminar includes papers from Mark Goodacre, George van Kooten, Edmund Leung, Will Loescher, Tyler Brown, Kai Akagi and Francis Cousins on a range of questions in Gospel studies. #BNTS2026

The Reception, Critical Theory and Interdisciplinary Studies seminar includes papers on musical reception, visual interpretation, cognitive approaches and theological reception, with contributions from Paul Middleton and Charlotte Naylor-Davies and Julia Lindenlaub #BNTS2026

The Paul seminar includes papers from Andrew Perriman, Crispin Fletcher-Louis, Kate Bowen-Evans, Joshua Chan and George Ford, with sessions on Philippians, 1 Thessalonians, 1 Corinthians, Galatians and Pauline interpretation. #BNTS2026

The New Testament and Christian Theology seminar includes contributions from Erin Heim, Madison Pierce, Jamie Davies, Simon Gathercole and Philip Ziegler, with sessions on Christology, reception, Luke, Paul and eschatology. #BNTS2026

The Later Epistles seminar includes papers from James Bell, Daniel Eng and Junette Galagala-Nacion, alongside open-session papers on James, 1 Clement, 2 Peter, the Apocalypse of Peter and related early Christian texts. #BNTS2026

Plenary spotlight: Jane Heath, Durham University, “Paul, The Bride of Christ: Apostolic Realism in Gregory of Nyssa’s Homilies on the Song of Songs”. The paper examines Gregory’s presentation and use of Paul in these homilies. #BNTS2026

The Johannine Literature seminar opens with a joint session with Synoptic Gospels and Historical Jesus, featuring Mark Goodacre and George van Kooten on John and the Synoptics. Further papers include work by David Woods, Amy White and Paulus de Jong. #BNTS2026

Travelling to #BNTS2026? Make sure you've got your travel plans nailed down. Maynooth is west of Dublin and is accessible by train and bus from the city. Check the latest routes and timings before setting off. If you're looking for a travel companion, make friends in the replies to this post!

The Early Christianity seminar includes papers from Naomi Reiss, Steve Walton and Paul Trebilco, with discussion ranging across prison narratives, martyrdom, popular philosophy, Origen and the dating of Ignatius’ letters. #BNTS2026

The Book of Revelation seminar includes papers from Amanda Dillon and Jammer Prayerson Andalangi, with sessions on Bible journalling, visionary traditions, symbolic language and the New Jerusalem in Revelation. #BNTS2026

Plenary spotlight: Garrick Allen, University of Glasgow, “Manuscripts in New Testament Studies”. The lecture considers the place of manuscripts within the field and the questions they continue to raise for New Testament scholarship. #BNTS2026

The Book of Acts seminar features papers from Julia Snyder, Peter Hansum, Liam Carlton-Jones and Cambry Pardee, alongside a panel discussion of James Morgan’s work on Greek historiography and perceptions of the divine. #BNTS2026

The Ancient Judaism and Christianity seminar includes papers from Princess O’Nika Auguste, Christian Cardona and Alan Garrow, with topics including Esther, Joseph and Aseneth, Philo, the Didache and early Jewish and Christian traditions. #BNTS2026

Plenary spotlight: Louise Lawrence, University of Exeter, and An-Ting Yi, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, “Challenging Contexts in Conversation”. Their session considers contextual scholarship, disciplinary identity and the future of New Testament Studies. #BNTS2026

17 days until #BNTS2026 begins at St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth. Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing short previews of the plenaries, seminar groups and practical information for delegates travelling to the conference.

Out now! Special issue of JLCDS, edited by @krysiawally.bsky.social, @naomijacobs.bsky.social and myself. liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/toc/jlcds/20/3

Booking for BNTS 2026 closes tomorrow (23rd July!) - don't miss out! www.eventbrite.ie/e/2026-briti...

Je suis très fier d'avoir eu la chance de superviser la thèse de doctorat d'Émile Friche. Une belle réussite pour lui et pour l’Université de Fribourg ! Titre : Fidèles dans les épreuves. L’interprétation de Lc 22,28 et sa contribution à la théologie de Lc-Ac @unifr.bsky.social @bntsoc.bsky.social

📣 Spotlight on Simultaneous Short Papers chaired by Michelle Fletcher This includes papers showcasing research that does not easily fit into seminar groups. We welcome papers that compare texts, tackle metacritical questions about biblical studies and appeal to a broad section of the Society.