Kansas City, Missouri
Friday & Saturday
April 25-26, 2003 |
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Kathleen E. Corley & Robert J. Miller
Women &
the Historical Jesus
LECTUREWas Jesus a Feminist?
Jesus scandalized his contemporaries by openly associating with unchaperoned women in his movement. This lecture will explore what attracted these women
and what their presence among Jesus' disciples tells us about the historical Jesus. FRIDAY EVENING, 7:30–9 P.M
WORKSHOPSWomen and the Historical Jesus
The gospels give us evidence that women of various social levels were inspired by Jesus' teaching and example. This session explores what these women saw
in Jesus, how women came to play important roles in his movement, and how their experiences compare to women's opportunities in other ancient religions, especially Judaism.
SATURDAY MORNING, 9:30 A.M.–NOON
Women and Authority in Early Christianity
Early Christianity reflects a fascinating diversity in its understanding of the place of women in the church and family, from radical experiments in gender equality
to strict male dominance. This session investigates the conflicting teachings of the New Testament on this issue and explores what is at stake ethically and
theologically in the struggles over gender roles in today's churches. SATURDAY AFTERNOON, 1:30–4 P.M.
Kathleen E.Corley is the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Professor of
the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. A member of the Steering Committee of the Historical Jesus Section of the Society of Biblical Literature, she is the author of Private Women, Public Meals
(1993) and Women and the Historical Jesus (2002). Robert J. Miller
resigned from college teaching and is developing adult education materials for the critical study of the Bible. Dr. Miller served
as Scholar-in-Residence at Westar Institute for 2001. His books include The Complete Gospels (1995), The Jesus Seminar and Its Critics (1999) and Born Divine
(November 2002).
All events at:
All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church
4501 Walnut Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
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To register by mail or fax, use the
printable registration form Contact:Westar Institute
P.O. Box 6144
Santa Rosa, CA 95406
tollfree (877) 523-3545, (707) 523-1350 fax
e-mail events@westarinstitute.org
orAll Souls Unitarian Universalist Church
(816) 531-2131, (816) 756-5651 fax
e-mail religioused@allsoulskc.org Copyright
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