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Dr Jonathan Burroughs

BA (Theol.), MA (Theol.) & PhD (Maynooth)
Assistant Professor / Lecturer in Theology & Religious Studies

• Email: Jonathan.Burroughs@mic.ul.ie
• Location: 114, St. Patrick's Campus

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Publications

“The Spirit in the Gospel of Matthew: A Narrative-critical Investigation.” (forthcoming monograph)

“The Holy Spirit and Spirit of God in Matthew.” Pages 97-116 in Missed Treasures of the Holy Spirit: Distinctive New Testament Pneumatologies. Catholic Biblical Quarterly Imprints 5. Edited by Jeremy Corley and Jessie Rogers. Eugene, Org: Wipf & Stock, 2024.

“David Friedrich Strauss as a Biblical Interpreter: Strauss’ Unhistorical Reading of Jesus’ Temptation.” Doctrine and Life 73/6 (July–August 2023): 35-45.

“Martin Luther as a Biblical Interpreter: Luther’s Lectures on Genesis (Gen 1:3).” Doctrine and Life 73/5 (May–June 2023): 46-54.

“Aquinas as a Biblical Interpreter: The Four Senses, Christology, and The Wedding at Cana (John 2:1).” Doctrine and Life 73/3 (March 2023): 39-47.

“Augustine as a Biblical Interpreter: Did God Literally ������?” Doctrine and Life 73/1 (January 2023): 18-27.

“Matthew’s Narrative Portrayal of Peter as an ‘Emotional Character’.” Proceedings of the Irish Biblical Association 45 (2022): 33-52.

“‘To Fulfil All Righteousness’ (Mt 3:15): Practising What You Preach.” Scripture in Church 202 (2021): 122-28.

“Who Do You Think You Are? Matthew’s Genealogy (Matt 1:1-17).” Reality (December 2019): 26-29.

“Caught in a Bind: Experiencing the Akedah.” The Furrow 69 (2018): 693-99.

“Fraternity in the Gospel of Matthew: Discipleship and Doubt.” Pages 245-55 in Le défi de la fraternité (The Challenge of Fraternity). Edited by Marie-Jo Thiel & Marc Feix. Theology East–West: European Perspectives 23. Münster: LIT Verlag, 2018.

“Meet the Parents: Matthew’s Annunciation Story (Matthew 1:18-25).” Reality (December 2017): 17-19.

“Matthew’s Theology of the Cross.” Reality (April 2017): 12-15.

“Jesus’ Cry from the Cross (Matt 27:46).” Intercom (April 2015): 16.

“Jesus and the Law in the Gospel of Matthew.” Doctrine and Life 64/10 (December 2014): 45-58.

“The People of God: A Biblical Reflection.” Doctrine and Life 64/9 (November 2014): 2-10.

“‘He Released the Spirit’: The Spirit in the Gospel of Matthew.” Intercom (June 2014): 12-13.

Editor. Maynooth Theological Journal (2010–2013).

“Emmanuel Levinas’ Methodological Approach to the Jewish Sacred Texts.” Heythrop Journal 53 (2012): 124-36.

“The Spirit in the Gospel of Matthew: Matthew’s Distinction Between the ‘Holy Spirit’ and the ‘Spirit of God.’” Scripture in Church 163 (2011): 116-27.

Book Reviews

Review of Jonathan Homrighausen, Illuminating Justice: The Ethical Imagination of The Saint John’s Bible. Proceedings of the Irish Biblical Association 45 (2022): 78-80.

Review of Mark L. Strauss, Introducing Jesus: A Short Guide to the Gospels’ History and Message. Proceedings of the Irish Biblical Association 43-44 (2021): 123-25.

Review of Torrey Seland, ed., Reading Philo: A Handbook to Philo of Alexandria. Irish Theological Quarterly 81 (2016): 103-04.

Review of Carey Walsh, Chasing Mystery: A Catholic Biblical Theology. Irish Theological Quarterly 80 (2015): 278-79.

Review of James P. Danaher, Jesus after Modernity: A 21st-Century Critique of Our Modern Concept of Truth and the Truth of the Gospel. Irish Theological Quarterly 80 (2015): 279-80.

Review of Daniel A. Smith, Revisiting the Empty Tomb: The Early History of Easter. Proceedings of the Irish Biblical Association 33-34 (2010-11): 154-57.

Recent Presentations (Selection)

“Seeing the Word: the use of the Bible in theological education with a specific focus on The Saint John’s Bible.” European Society of Catholic Theology. Trinity College Dublin. 21 August 2025.

“Catholicism and Climate Change.” Catholic Studies in Ireland: Challenging, Constructive and Critical Voices. 91��Ƭ��, Ireland. 21 May 2025.

“The Story of the Nativity in The Saint John’s Bible.” 91��Ƭ�� Advent Staff Retreat, 91��Ƭ��, Ireland. 9 December 2024.

“The Golden Rule for Teaching Climate Change Through Religion.” Post-Primary Religious Education Teachers’ In-service Day, Elphin Diocese. 22 February 2024.