Ashley Hibbard

Jesus-follower, daughter, sister, Old Testament specialist, Hebrew-lover, Research Associate at Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence (@csbibleviolence).

[Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence @CSBibleViolence]

Volume 3 of the JSBV is live - perfect to read over your Christmas break! A special issue with a focus on Bible and colonial violences in the lands now called Australia. Access it now or download to read later:
https://t.co/cQgyWZ47yU

[Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence @CSBibleViolence]

You are invited to join our Online Worship Service on Monday 11 November at 7.30pm (GMT). We'd love to have you there as we reflect on the past year and give thanks to God for how he is using the Centre.

https://t.co/50a4zOmep9

[Kaitlyn Schiess @KaitlynSchiess]

I decided to read through the OT prophets for a few months before this election, and I've been struck by how often their message is:

You have forgotten who you are! You are claimed and loved by the God who keeps his promises.

That's a powerful antidote to political idolatry.

[Ashley Hibbard @mahibbard84]

@AdamParkhomenko Oh good -- now we'll have Trump relics.

[Glenn Packiam @gpackiam]

These things are not the same:

1. Observation of culture
2. Offended by culture
3. Outrage at culture

To me, 1 is essential. Good theological reflection without good situational analysis is counter-productive.

2 is unnecessary but at times unavoidable.

3 is unhelpful.

[Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence @CSBibleViolence]

Why indignation can be dangerous...

[Helen Paynter @HelenEPaynter]

Blog post I wrote entitled "The sacred virtue of not over-reacting"
https://t.co/MEYFgrN5oZ

[Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence @CSBibleViolence]

"Little things can be great things in the hands of a magnificent God."

@mahibbard84, Operations Director of the CSBV, shares her message from the closing worship service at our colloquium.

https://t.co/fDCIVaWKcS

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".. the two days were filled with the welcome, humility, openness, generosity and shared love for God that made for an environment where to be present was a privilege."

A reflection on our recent colloquium, written by Ruth Ingrouille.

https://t.co/rxcLgsAu3P

[Ashley Hibbard @mahibbard84]

We're very glad to have @joelbarker08 with us!

[Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence @CSBibleViolence]

The Journal for the Study of Bible and Violence is pleased to announce Dr Joel Barker in the role of associate editor for Old Testament. Joel is Professor of Biblical Studies at Heritage College in Cambridge, Ontario, and specialises in Old Testament and biblical interpretation.

[Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence @CSBibleViolence]

📅COMING UP:
@HelenEPaynter invites you to the launch of her most recent publication "Blessed are the Peacemakers: A Biblical Theology of Human Violence". We have @mahibbard84 to chair the event, with respondents including Katya Covrett, Mary Gregory, and @trevorilaurence.

[Ashley Hibbard @mahibbard84]

Anyone else noted (and, preferably, commented on) the mixed message in purity culture that said, "men don't have sexual limits, so women are responsible to gatekeep" and "women need to learn to submit to men." @sheilagregoire?

[Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence @CSBibleViolence]

HAVE YOU GOT YOUR TICKET🎟️ to our 2024 Conference "The Kingdom and the Power: Legacies of Empire in Scripture and Beyond"?
It will be held 3-5 June in Bristol and online in partnership with @cateclesia. Find out more from Executive Director @HelenEPaynter
https://t.co/VlHPpqav4H

[Kaitlyn Schiess @KaitlynSchiess]

Some questions about the Bible and politics are really complicated and difficult.

Whether or not you should publish a Bible with a copy of the Constitution, Pledge of Allegiance, and Declaration of Independence in it is not one of them.

[Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence @CSBibleViolence]

📣 HEAR IT HERE FIRST 📣
We are delighted to announce our NEW part-time online MA track in Bible and Violence. The modules look at both biblical violence and how the Bible is used in violent situations in the contemporary world.
MORE INFO:
https://t.co/1EFEPhE9N0

[Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence @CSBibleViolence]

Only a couple of days left to submit your papers for 'The Kingdom and the Power: Legacies of empire in scripture and beyond', run in partnership with Cateclesia Institute. Deadline FRIDAY!! 1 March
https://t.co/i7LUuTKBDW

[Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence @CSBibleViolence]

Watch out tomorrow for a very exciting announcement from us...

[Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence @CSBibleViolence]

Time is ticking away: send your paper for consideration for our annual conference as soon as it's ready! Deadline 1 March.
https://t.co/i7LUuTKBDW

[Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence @CSBibleViolence]

Updated Lent book club information
Now FOUR books in our webinar series. You don't need to have read them!
More info here 👇
https://t.co/grg2iSuSpl

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Submit your paper for our 2024 conference
https://t.co/i7LUuTKBDW
Session 1: Biblical Theology and Empire
Session 2: Nuance of Empire
Session 3: Empire and Postcolonial Readings
Session 4: The Holy Spirit, Christian Faithfulness, and Empire