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Nathan MacDonald

@nathanmacdonald.bsky.social

Professor of the Interpretation of the OT, University of Cambridge. Fellow, St John’s. Pentateuch, ritual, cult, priesthood, temple. Views my own.

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Nathan MacDonald@nathanmacdonald.bsky.social · 8mo ago

If you are interested in thinking about borders and the Bible, here’s a new article. It traces a complex history between the Bible and the borders of modern nation states. So it’s relevant to the challenge of Christian nationalism. It’s also open access so take a look. doi.org/10.1093/jts/...

Ancient Israel and the Modern Bounded State

Abstract. The rediscovery of Ptolemy in the early modern period altered the representation and understanding of boundaries between territorial states. From

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Nathan MacDonald@nathanmacdonald.bsky.social · last yr.

I recently did an interview on the book of Genesis with Jon at the History Sessions podcast. The link is here if you’re interested and worth subscribing to Jon’s show eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

The Book of Genesis | Nathan MacDonald (History Sessions Podcast)

The Book of Genesis is a foundational document in the history of civilisation, and a source of spiritual meaning for many millions around the world, with characters and narratives that have had a profound effect on world culture. But what do historians say about the Book of Genesis and its composition, and to what extent are its stories a variation on other mythologies found in the Ancient Near East? This week I'm delighted to be joined by one of the UK's top Hebrew Bible scholars to interrogate Genesis and separate history from myth. 📚 About Our Guest: Dr. Nathan MacDonald is Professor of the Interpretation of the Old Testament and Fellow and College Lecturer in Theology at St John's College, Cambridge, and a leading scholar in Hebrew Bible studies. 👍 Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to like & subscribe for more in-depth interviews with the world’s leading historians! © 2025 The History Sessions Podcast. All rights reserved

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