Center for the Study of Ancient Religious Texts

10/20/2025

We had a great time with Prof. John Barclay, who delivered this year's Carmichael-Walling Lectures on the topic of Paul's Gift of Grace.

08/28/2025

For an accessible yet expert introduction to 1 Peter, check out this lecture by New Testament professor Dr. James Thompson: Aliens and Exiles: Introduction to 1 Peter

https://blogs.acu.edu/csart/project/aliens-and-exiles-introduction-to-1-peter/

08/13/2025

Church leaders - are they credible? How important is credibility in ministry? Check out the latest Preaching in Season episode to learn more.

Podcast Episode · Preaching in Season · 08/11/2025 · 16m

07/30/2025

If you're interested in reimagining worship in an ancient way, check out the latest podcast by eminent NT scholar and churchman James W. Thompson!

https://blubrry.com/preachinginseason/147189056/worship-in-a-time-of-change-1-timothy-2/

07/16/2025

Part Two, Chrysostom and AI.

In Part 1 of this essay, I explained how the writing of the early Church Fathers (“patristics”) from the 4th Century CE is relevant to some of today’s important questioningRead More

07/16/2025

John Chrysostom enters the debate about using AI in humanities research, courtesy of Nicoleta Acatrinei's bringing Chrysostom to the AI roundtable.

The contrast in the title above between the 4th century of the Roman Empire and the AI debates in our 21st century is highlighted on purpose. This article addresses atemporalRead More