Brooks Memorial Library will honor Women's History Month with a presentation by Dr. Valerie A. Abrahamsen presenting recent scholarly research, which clearly shows that women had much larger roles in the early Roman Empire than previously acknowledged. In this slide presentation she will explore women in antiquity using literary and archaeological evidence. Women in Graeco-Roman cults, Judaism, and the early Jesus groups served as priestesses, synagogue leaders, missionaries, apostles, and possibly even bishops. Contrary to traditions that still impact us in the West, we will see how ancient texts have been misinterpreted for centuries and how archaeology can not only expand our knowledge of the ancient world but also help promote justice and equality in our own society.

The event is free and open to the public. Brooks Memorial Library is located at 224 Main St. in Brattleboro. The venue is accessible to people in wheelchairs. For more information call 802-254-5290 or visit https://brookslibraryvt.org/.

May 19, 2024, 6:30 to 9 PM

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