I am a visiting scholar at Boston College (Chestnut Hill, MA) who holds Ph.D. in Biblical Studies from Boston College (major New Testament; minor Old Testament). I focus on interpreting early Christianity in light of the material culture of Greco-Roman cities in which it was established. In addition to my academic interest, I am a priest in the Anglican Church in North America who serves Old North Abbey (Knoxville, TN) and a full-time financial adviser with Eagle Strategies LLC who specializes in financial, retirement, and estate planning for clergy.
Dear Dr. Burnett,
I am eager to review your book first book (through e-book through our university library – there seems to be a conflict with the proxy server, so I shall contact the school later today (Sat).
Currently, I am a Ph.D. candidate, researching and writing my dissertation on Cyril of Alexandria. In light of inscriptions, I would like to learn what Graeco-Roman inscriptions might be in Alexandria, Egypt that may shed light on attitudes leading up to the time of Cyril of Alexandria (b. 375/6 – d. 444).
Sincerely,
Alistair
Dear Alistair (if I may),
Please call me Clint. I wish I had better news to share with you, but I don’t know of many inscriptions from Alexandria. Given that the modern city sits atop the ancient one, excavations have been limited and rather piecemeal. What is more, parts of the ancient city lay under water. Thank so much for your time and attention to my work! I wish you all the best in your endeavors and if I can be of any service, let me know.
Grace and peace,
Clint +
Clint,
You are doing great work. Keep it up! I’d love to hear from you when you get the chance.
Dear Dr. Youngblood,
Great to hear from you! I shall reach out to you on Facebook and we can set up a time to chat!
Grace and peace,
Clint +
I am trilled by your publications. Looking forward to many more publications from your end. Blessings
Dear Father Chris,
Thanks so much! Godspeed to you!
Grace and peace,
Clint +
Dear Clint. I’ve been delving in to your work as I try to prep some talks for a youth group on 1 Thess. Do you have any advice/recommendations on 1 Thess 4:13-18? Would Paul, Silas and Timothy have in mind the Emperor/hero coming to the city in victory and being met by his esteemed “fans” as they accompany him in to the city? I don’t want to fall foul of reading too much in regarding the Empire or other more contemporary theological systems. Kind regards, Phil.
Dear Phil,
Great to hear from you! I think that they would have had thought about a monarch coming to the city but not because the terminology used in 1 These 4:13-18 was official and imperial. I take this up in my new book.
Grace and peace,
Clint +