Szesnat, Holger. 2019. “The Non-Canonical Version of the Story of Entrusted Money in Nicetas of Heraclea’s Catena in Lucam: Revisiting Text and Manuscripts.” Neotestamentica 53 (1):149–174.
This article offers a revised Greek text of the non-canonical version of the story of entrusted money (cf. Matt 25:14–30; Luke 19:11–27) extant in Nicet…[Read more]

Referencing style guide for academic theological texts, based on Chicago-B (a.k.a. Harvard style, or parenthetical in-text referencing).

This is an earlier, more detailed draft of an article submitted to SBL FORUM (www.sbl-site.org) in October 2006. I found out very late in the process that articles on the SBL Forum are limited in length, so I had to omit quite a bit of material, including the appendix.

This article investigates Philo’s use of the rare term γύνανδρος in the context of Hallett’s and Brooten’s work on ancient male writers’ concern over female homoeroticism in the early Principate. In contrast to other classical Greek sources, which seem to use the term as a synonym of ἀνδρόγυνος, Philo appears to use γύνανδρος to refer…[Read more]

A study of certain aspects of sexuality in Philo of Alexandria’s De Vita Contemplativa.

Most scholars assume that Philo has a positive view of the female members of the community at Lake Mareotis which he describes in his De Vita Contemplativa. This article questions this from the perspective of Philo’s attitude to «pretty slave boys» used for sexual purposes, to whom he ascribes the «female disease». Philo was forced to acc…[Read more]

Discusses the use of the concept of ‘class’ in respect of the analysis of early Christianity, especially Pauline Christianity.

Exposes the inadequate treatment by Venter of the entire masculinity issue. His condemnation of gays is central to his support for patriarchy. Examines important theoretical issues concerning human sexuality: underlying the Venter article is the fear of androgyny (gender confusion). Shows the problematic consequences of this and offers alternative…[Read more]

Document & Referencing Style Guide for the Pacific Theological College. Essentially a version of Chicago-B, adapted for use in theological texts.

Reviews various suggestions as to the nature of Paul’s work according to Acts 18:3, which calls Paul a skenopoios. Paul was involved in the production/manufacture of tents, canopies, and similar goods, and probably worked for private customers, not the Roman army. Contrary to common opinion, it is not possible to establish exactly which material…[Read more]

Szesnat, Holger. 2016 [2017]. “Bible Study on Economic Justice: Luke 19:11–28.” Pacific Journal of Theology Series II, 56:19–29.

(The journal volume is dated 2016, but it actually appeard in late 2017.)