Dr. Shelly Matthews
864.294.3741 l shelly.matthews@furman.edu
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Th.D. Harvard Divinity School
M.Div. Boston University School of Theology
B.A. University of North Dakota

Disciplines/Specialities:
New Testament
Christian Origins
Current Research Topics:
Monograph in progress on violence in the Acts of the Apostles with the working title:  Perfect Martyrs:  Jews, Christians, Death in Acts
Other Research Interests:
 Feminist and Gender issues in early Christianity
Slavery in early Christianity
Josephus
Religious Violence
Jewish-Christian Relations
General Interests:
Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue
Bible in popular culture and the public square