NEW BIBLE STUDY!
Two Faces of Biblical Female Prophets
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Wednesday, September 27th and Wednesday, October 11th
Many of us equate prophecy with the classical (male) prophets of Israel (e.g. Jeremiah, Isaiah). In this series, we will dig out evidence about female prophets of the Bible, whose legacies are sometimes buried underneath discrediting stereotypes (e.g. a reputation for ecstasy or witchcraft). Miriam, Huldah, the Witch of Endor, the unnamed "soul catchers" in Ezekiel, the Corinthian women prophets, and the Pythian slave girl (in Acts) will all be considered. Not only will we excavate historical facts, about these prophetic women, we will also reflect upon literary and theological methods, for assessing their impact upon our lives of faith. We will cover the female prophets in the OT (i.e. the Hebrew Bible) in the first couple of sessions.
BIO: Margot Stevenson: A scholar of New Testament and early Christianity (Ph.D, Harvard University) as well as a professional coach, I am now developing programs at the intersection of biblical studies and spiritual development. While my academic research addresses the Trial of Jesus, I am also significantly engaged with feminism and theology from an interfaith and post-modern perspective.
Two Faces of Biblical Female Prophets
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Wednesday, September 27th and Wednesday, October 11th
Many of us equate prophecy with the classical (male) prophets of Israel (e.g. Jeremiah, Isaiah). In this series, we will dig out evidence about female prophets of the Bible, whose legacies are sometimes buried underneath discrediting stereotypes (e.g. a reputation for ecstasy or witchcraft). Miriam, Huldah, the Witch of Endor, the unnamed "soul catchers" in Ezekiel, the Corinthian women prophets, and the Pythian slave girl (in Acts) will all be considered. Not only will we excavate historical facts, about these prophetic women, we will also reflect upon literary and theological methods, for assessing their impact upon our lives of faith. We will cover the female prophets in the OT (i.e. the Hebrew Bible) in the first couple of sessions.
BIO: Margot Stevenson: A scholar of New Testament and early Christianity (Ph.D, Harvard University) as well as a professional coach, I am now developing programs at the intersection of biblical studies and spiritual development. While my academic research addresses the Trial of Jesus, I am also significantly engaged with feminism and theology from an interfaith and post-modern perspective.
