Rediscovering Migrant Voices from Antiquity
Migration was a major factor in the development of the Roman Empire, yet most surviving sources reflect hegemonic perspectives. This project examines ancient Jewish texts—writings from a minority culture—to uncover how migrants themselves experienced and understood movement across spaces and cultures. These texts capture voices of people who were marginalised in multiple ways. By combining migration theory with intersectionality, the project highlights overlooked dynamics of inequality and diversity in ancient mobility. The project offers fresh insights into the cultural effects of migration, providing a basis for rethinking the impact of migration in the Roman world and beyond.
About Den Dulk
Matthijs den Dulk (PhD, Chicago) is Associate Professor of New Testament and Early Christian Literature and currently serves as Academic Director of the Netherlands School for Advanced Studies in Theology and Religion (NOSTER).
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