First Church community hall will be the place to be later this month if you’re interested in learning about the role of women in the Bible.
Come to what will be a fascinating lecture by Prof. Joan Taylor. She is eminently qualified for this modern topic having served in senior academic positions at Uni of Waikato, Harvard Divinity School, Kings College London and latterly at Victoria and currently Prof. at the Centre of Religion Melbourne. She has a PhD in early Christian archaeology.
Do you think Jesus surrounded himself exclusively with men?
Inspired by their popular documentary ‘Jesus Female Disciples’, historians Helen Bond and Joan Taylor explore the way in which Mary the mother of Jesus, Mary Magdalene, Mary, Martha and a whole host of other women have been remembered by posterity, noting how many were silenced, tamed or slurred by innuendo – although occasionally they got to slay dragons.
Women Remembered digs into the biblical texts, the representation of these women in art, and the way they have been remembered in inscriptions and archaeology – exposing misogyny and offering alternative and unexpected ways of appreciating them as disciples, apostles, teachers, messengers and church-founders.
At a time when both the church and society more widely are still grappling with the full inclusion and equality of women, their book is a must-read for anyone interested in the historical and cultural origins of Christianity.
Upcoming Events:
- Two-day Kirk Fair is scheduled for 25 – 26 November with a fine array of cakes, produce, clothes and tasteful bric à brac on display. See you at the Waihinga Centre.
- Book Sale on 28 October, 1.30 – 5pm at the Church Hall.
- Women Remembered – Prof. Joan Taylor, 22 October at 12.45pm – 1st Church Community Hall.
