Prof David Tombs

Academic (he/him) at the University of Otago, Aotearoa New Zealand. Personal account. CW: sexual abuse issues.

[Prof David Tombs @TombsDavid]

Lots of my publications are available open access from my web-site https://t.co/eqM2kUUSyR

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Great result! https://t.co/ljmHXmi2te

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@RelMedCentre The recognition of 'indecent’ assault in this case points to issues that have a bearing on the ‘indecent’ abuses associated with crucifixion. https://t.co/v1UNOy9P6C

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@ChurchTimes The recognition of 'indecent assault' in this case points to issues that have a bearing on the abuses associated with crucifixion. https://t.co/v1UNOy9P6C

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@Rgt71Robert @WilGafney Yes — sexualised violence as an instrument of power, intimidation, and humiliation.

David Tombs, ‘Alone and Naked: Reading the Torture of Jesus alongside the Torture of Miriam Leitão’, International Journal of Public Theology 17 (4) (2023), pp. 537-557; https://t.co/osi02bIE6K

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@Rgt71Robert @synod @churchofengland A church in New York made a similar point on Mt 25 with a sign-board, ‘You have done this to #MeToo’, in 2017. https://t.co/UDWKYcsnVy

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Really interesting and innovative new work...

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The second Trauma Theology title is 'For Nothing is Hidden: Masculinities and Trauma in Church and Theology', edited by Will Rose-Moore and featuring chapters by @kmrodonnell, @charliebelllive, @TombsDavid, @alexianadlou & the Bishop of Newcastle.

Pre-order on our website now!

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@DeChurching Thanks — and take care of yourself

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Delighted that this article is now available and very grateful to the journal Neotestamentica for publication. The Abstract is publicly available at the Project Muse link below but a Neotestamentica subscription is required for the full article, https://t.co/iVLMkAuvRa

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This book 'Abuse in the Latin American Church' previously published in English by Routledge is now also available in Spanish (published by PUCP) and includes my chapter with Rocío Figueroa on Sodalicio @rocifig
https://t.co/BL87Bw2JGx

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'Significantly, the 2024 report said the church’s way of handling abuse cases internally, according to a secretive process that provides no tangible accountability, was itself retraumatizing for victims.' Nicole Winfield
https://t.co/MBwWH8pum3

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Defence spending boost puts peacemaker role in doubt | The Press https://t.co/ae4kPTqzNm

[Robert Thompson (he/him) @Rgt71Robert]

“In response to the new Archishop-Designate of Canterbury, The Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity, His Eminence Cardinal Kurth Koch said:

"Having learned of your nomination… I write to congratulate you on your appointment and to express the good wishes of the Catholic Church to you as you prepare to undertake this important service in your Church. I pray that the Lord will bless you with the gifts you need for the very demanding ministry to which you have now been called, equipping you to be an instrument of communion and unity for the faithful among whom you will serve"”

This is lovely ♥️♥️

https://t.co/2XzIYOy4yC

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'...To the reporters who found him, he would repeat that everything had happened long ago and that it was a difficult topic to talk about.' Eduardo Campos Lima @Crux https://t.co/LDQvoV3o3e

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'The lack of clarity about his standing, and the Vatican’s inaction during the conclave on his case, remains a source of scandal for survivors and advocates, especially in Peru' @eliseannallen
https://t.co/pMK6N79PIm

[Women and the Church @WATCH_ACT]

Our Chair, Rev Martine Oborne, on Bishop Sarah’s appointment as #ArchbishopofCanterbury

https://t.co/8eiYGDwK25

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‘Unbeatable unity’: the Holmesdale Fanatics on art and activism at Crystal Palace | Crystal Palace | The Guardian https://t.co/u5HIwIEXFj

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Judge Finds ‘Likelihood’ That Charges Against Abrego Garcia Are Vindictive https://t.co/2cC11wPO43 via @NYTimes

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Worth mentioning he was a Palace player for 3 seasons.

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Michael Olise doing Michael Olise things! 💫

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Pleased to be in Cape Town for this. https://t.co/biB5Ap8nop

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