Chance Bonar

Chance E. Bonar, a postdoctoral researcher at Tufts University, dives into the intriguing world of authorship in early Christian literature. He discusses the shift from anonymous to orthonymous writing, exploring how early Christian authors used their names to assert authority and shape narratives. The conversation highlights the collaborative authorship in Paul's letters and the impact of Jewish thought on early Christian texts. Bonar also tackles the challenges of recovering ancient works and how citation practices reflect the complexities of identity and authority.