In celebration of pi day, I’m excited to share that my next book—Hidden Numbers: Mathematical Thinking in the Bible and Beyond—is under contact with the Anchor Yale Bible Reference Library! It’ll be a few years before it’s out, but I look forward to sharing slices of the project in the meantime.

why is this mayoral election different than all other mayoral elections? in all other mayoral elections, we get to see andrew cuomo lose but once. but in this mayoral elections, we get to see him lose *twice*.

My department at Princeton is hiring an assistant professor specializing in the study of early Christianity. First round materials are cover letter, cv, and writing sample. Letters will be requested for later stages. Deadline: September 30, 2025.

Our search for a tenure-track colleague in Early Christianity continues! (Last year’s search was among those canceled due to budgetary uncertainty.) This search is at the assistant professor level. More details in the linked description below; review of applications begins on September 30.

Sometimes the strangest opportunities arise, and this was one of them. Last week, Wright Thompson invited me to a Red Sox/Yankees game to talk about ancient sacrifice for his piece on Aaron Judge. Sadly, he left out the fact that I showed up in Red Sox gear!

Pride of the Yankees: Three days with Aaron Judge on the road to immortality

In New York, where greatness isn't enough, a Yankees superstar fights to become a legend.

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Let me tell you why this is not a joke...

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President Trump on Tuesday joked to reporters that he would like to be the next Pope. He took it a step further on Saturday, sharing what appeared to be an A.I.-generated photo of himself wearing the traditional vestments of the pontiff.

New Princeton project on African manuscripts: 1,000+ Ethiopian, Eritrean, and Egyptian miracle stories and 2,500+ images preserved in Geʿez between 1300 and the present. Check it out! 📜 pemm.princeton.edu

I can start using the real sriracha with reckless abandon again! 🌶️🎉🌶️

Greg Given@greggiven.bsky.social · 3y ago

Our long national nightmare is over

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Liane Feldman explores the process of developing her edition of P in The Consuming Fire (UC Press, 2023). www.ancientjewreview.com/read/2023/9/...

Displaying The Literary Artistry of P — ANCIENT JEW REVIEW

Liane Feldman explores the process of developing her edition of P in The Consuming Fire (UC Press, 2023).

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