New Article: The “Miracle-Mongers”: The Gospels at the Edges of Empire
I’m delighted to share a new article published in Judaica, in the thematic special issue Nature, Miracles, and Paradoxography in Biblical Reception of the First Centuries CE (2026). My contribution, “The ‘Miracle-Mongers’
Conference: The Emergence of the Gospels (Chicago)
This past weekend I was in Chicago for a conference titled The Emergence of the Gospels, which brought together scholars working on early Christian literature, ancient Mediterranean contexts, and the historical and literary
Conversation on Early Christianity and Ancient Contexts
I really enjoyed this conversation with C. J. Cornthwaite, now available on YouTube.
We talked about early Christianity in its ancient Mediterranean contexts, how historians approach figures like Jesus and Paul, and why
Conversation on Resurrection, Paul, and Early Christianity
I recently joined The Uncertainty Podcast for a wide‑ranging conversation on how early Christians understood resurrection and what historians can responsibly say about the origins of Christianity. Check it out here on
New Yorker Essay on Paul and the Ancient Mediterranean
Adam Gopnik's recent essay in The New Yorker reflects on current debates about Paul, early Christianity, and their place within the wider Greco‑Roman world. I am extremely flattered and grateful that my