Jennifer Barry

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Monastic Desires Cambridge Core - European Studies - Monastic Desires

now out from the inimitable Derek Krueger!

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Scandal and the Late Ancient Christian Historian Published online by Cambridge University Press: 10 March 2026 Jennifer Barry Abstract This article argues that scandal functions as a key narrative technology in late ancient Christian historiography. Rather than treating scandal as anecdote or moral failure, ecclesiastical historians use it as a structured way of arranging deviant bodies, contested practices, and moments of exposure to produce claims about Christian truth. Through recurring controversies, this study traces how biblical stories are reworked by authors such as Eusebius, Socrates, Sozomen, and Theodoret to stabilize doctrine, police boundaries, and articulate Christian identity. Across these writers, scandal emerges as a method of historical control, not merely a record of past conflict but a means of containing theological ambiguity and disciplining memory. By foregrounding scandal as a historiographical strategy, this article exposes how Christian histories were crafted through narrative forms that made orthodoxy appear inevitable and deviation unmistakable.

new *open access* goodness from @jennisifire.bsky.social!

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Hard faught 5mi this morning. High temps (65!) and March winds. Yeesh

Big week last week, with a trip to Hamburg for this workshop on women's language histories. Fantastic new research on multilingual women: a 13th-century prayer-book that switches between Latin & Low German, women in the laws of medieval cities, women as teachers and authors of textbooks...

Finally got my hands on @khuemoeller.bsky.social’s new book! Can’t wait to dig into it. Love the idea of looking at five lives.

Animation and the Ancient World, edited by Chiara Sulprizio and C. W. Marshall.

The volume "Animation & the Ancient World" (ed. Chiara Sulprizio & Toph Marshall) now has a cover, pub date (May), & pre-order on OUP's website!

This includes a chapter I co-authored with Nikki Becklinger titled "Necromancing Ancient Heroes & Heroines in the 'Fate' Anime Series," plus many more.

Alexander brothers found guilty on all counts in sex trafficking trial — ABC News Alon, Oren and Tal Alexander have been on trial in New York City.

Small victory but damn it feels good

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Those who have tamped down concerns about the SAVE Act’s chance of passage in the Senate are wrong. Keep your eyes on the prize. The potential for a blowout in 2026 is top of mind for Trump, and there are only a few ways to avoid it.

Call your Senators. 202-224-3121.

Definitely relieved to have you states side ❤️

start one tgen we can have a merged meeting down the line!

Yay!

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Journal of Early Christian Studies Vol. 34, No.1 (2026) muse.jhu.edu/issue/56477 @projectmuse.bsky.social @hopkinspress.bsky.social @sarahparkhouse.bsky.social

Hey @meirazk.bsky.social send one of yours over to us

Hey listen to this! @rachelschine.bsky.social is really smart and correct here

STUDYING CLASSICS AT UNIVERSITY - OF GODS AND WOMEN IN THE ANCIENT WORLD A University Taster Day of mini lectures and interactive experiences for school students.

We have the next RHUL Studying Classics at University on 2nd July (not June, sorry!) and it's titled 'Of Gods and Women in the Ancient World'! Do pass on to any sixth formers of your acquaintance who might be interested.

UI African American, Gender Studies faculty prepare for program closures University of Iowa faculty in African American Studies and Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies are preparing for closure of their programs following a review of "low-enrollment" degrees and majors ...

The closing of African American Studies and GWSS at Iowa is absolutely heartbreaking. It is such an important time to study these subjects. Words really cannot express how upsetting this decision is. www.thegazette.com/higher-educa...

More on Máirín MacCarron's and my recent chapter on social network analysis, Roman prosopography, and late Roman and early medieval sources at @ucc.ie's Department of Digital Humanities
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I am having a minor heart attack reading this-- I would have FREAKED. As you know, I am obsessed with beating deadlines. even imaginary ones.

I live in neutral evil too often. Yeesh

Off to learn from some exciting scholars today! The Spring FirstMillenniumNetwork works-in-progress feature's scholarship from the brilliant Reyhan Durmaz, Nathan Tilley, and Sarah Slingluff. Soldiers as ritual experts, Byzantine medical practices, and architectural patronage are all on deck!

A teal, textured book cover, with the title at left - Women and Resistance in the Annals of Tacitus - and a large beige statue of a woman at right.

FYI #AncientSky - the upcoming release of Caitlin C. Gillespie's "Women and Resistance in the "Annals" of Tacitus" is happening soon. And, it can be on your bookshelf, if you do not resist your excitement and head to the @cornellupress.bsky.social site: www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...

Poster announcing Jennifer Barry of University of Mary Washington's lecture at the Philadelphia Seminar on Christian Origins on her recent book Gender Violence in Late Antiquity: Male Fantasies and the Christian Imagination: March 5, 6:30-8:00PM Eastern, on zoom. To get the zoom link, email Reyhan Durmaz rdurmaz@upenn.edu

Coming up at the PSCO: Jennifer Barry aka @jennisifire.bsky.social lecturing from her new @ucpress.bsky.social book Gender Violence in Late Antiquity: Male Fantasies and the Christian Imagination

Thurs March 5, 6:30-8:00PM Eastern
Zoom link available!

If a Prince can be held accountable, so can a President.

Join us on March 18th @fordham.edu for a talk with Candida Moss @candidamoss.bsky.social on her latest book!
RSVP here: www.catacombsociety.org/events/

For your next rant, I'd like to submit a request for a discussion on "it's the training and not the race that actually matters." Discipline is key. To do things when you don't want to or when it's not convenient alongside working through fatigue are all relevant topics here. Will subscribe and like!

More of this.

Bolsonaro in prison, Yeon sentenced to prison, Andrew arrested on his birthday...and America still holding on to a 34 count felon as President.

BREAKING: The Department of Education has ended its directive that attempted to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools nationwide.

This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.