Education
University of Edinburgh: PhD in New Testament and Christian Origins, 2020
University of Edinburgh: MTh in Biblical Studies (Distinction), 2016
Alphacrucis College: MA in Christian Studies, 2012
Alphacrucis College: BA in Theology, 2010 Publications
“Courting Daimons in Corinth: Daimonic Partnerships, Cosmic Hierarchies and Divine Jealousy in Paul.” In Demons in Judaism and Christianity: Characters, Characteristics, and Demonic Exegesis. Edited by Hector M. Patmore and Josef Lössl. Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity. Leiden: Brill, forthcoming.
Projects
My PhD research studied the topic of “revelation” in Paul’s letters within the context of Graeco-Roman divination.
I am currently researching the topic of divinity and materiality in the New Testament and the ancient world. Upcoming Talks and Conferences
Past Papers:
“‘Will It Be Better for Onasimos to Marry the Woman?’ Oracular Enquiries and Paul’s Advice in 1 Cor 7.” Presented at the Society of Biblical Literature Annual Conference (Historical Paul), online. December 1st 2020.
“Graeco-Roman Oracle Collections and Paul’s ‘Use of Scripture.’” Invited paper presented at the Society of Biblical Literature Annual Conference (Historical Paul and Pauline Epistles), San Diego, USA. November 23rd 2019.
“Courting Daimons in Corinth: Daimonic Partnerships, Cosmic Hierarchies and Divine Jealousy in the Graeco-Roman World.” Presented at the European Association of Biblical Studies Annual Conference, University of Warsaw, Poland. August 12th 2019.
“‘Do Not Interpretations Belong to God?’: Paul, Arabia, and the Interpretation of Visions.” Presented at the New College Biblical Studies Seminar, University of Edinburgh, UK. November 30th 2018.
“The Voice of God in Rom 9:6–18: Paul, Plutarch, Pausanias (and others) on deriving a god’s character from his oracles.” Presented at the British New Testament Conference (Paul Seminar), St Mary’s University, Twickenham, UK. September 7th 2018.
Memberships
Society of Biblical Literature
British New Testament Society
