About
Historian of first-century material culture (especially relating to the Second Temple / New Testament contexts). Research interests also include: representations of the first century in Christian art and drama (including films); antisemitism and orientalism; dress and cultural identity; heritage and historical misconceptions. Education
PhD, Theology & Religious Studies, King’s College, London
MA, Biblical Studies, King’s College, London
MA, Modern History, Royal Holloway, University of London
BA, History & Media, Stony Brook University Work Shared in CORE
Articles
Book chapters
Book reviews
Projects
Creator and Co-Host of
Gods & Moviemakers, a podcast all about how the stories we tell on screen have been shaped by myth, ritual, belief, the Bible, and the historic past.
Advisor and Contributor,
Urbs & Polis, a digital platform encouraging and supporting the study of early Christianity within it’s Greco-Roman context.
Upcoming Talks and Conferences
“To Divide & Disparage: Representing ‘Jews’ and ‘Christians’ in Christian Art & Drama” for the Council for Christians and Jews, Oxford. 15 May 2023. (
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Memberships
Society of Biblical Literature
European Association of Biblical Studies
Bible and Religions of the Ancient Near East (BRANE) Collective