Miriam was one of Israel’s first leaders and a prophetess for her people. Unlike most women in the Bible, Miriam receives a considerable amount of textual attention. This four-part series surveys some aspects of Miriam’s character and characterization in biblical stories, non-biblical texts, and legendary material.
Category: Academic Blog
This blog is dedicated to my academic writings and musings. Here you’ll find some of my original work, academic book reviews, product reviews, and more. If you are in need of a proofreader or indexer for your academic work, go to the “contact me” page and let’s talk!
Remembering Mary Magdalene
Mary’s legacy is so much more than “reformed sinner.” She was a faithful follower of Jesus, even to end. She was there when he died and she encountered him first when he rose. She is a model of leadership and devotion for all. It’s high time to set her story straight.
Mark 6 and the Performance of Power
George Orwell once wrote about his experience of shooting an elephant as “enlightening” in that it “gave me a better glimpse than I had had before of the real nature of imperialism—the real motives for which despotic governments act.” Orwell, as a subinspector of police in colonial Burma, was called upon to deal with an … Continue reading Mark 6 and the Performance of Power
Jillian D. Nelson, PhD 