GMALL Presents: Pagan, Jewish, and Christian Women in the Roman Empire: Literary and Archaeological Evidence

DORSET, VT>> Green Mountain Academy welcomes author Valerie Abrahamsen to talk about women in the Roman Empire. The talk will take place on Wednesday, May 20 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm at the United Church of Dorset. How much do we really know about women’s lives in the ancient world — and how much has been obscured, mistranslated, or simply overlooked? This presentation takes a fresh look at women across Graeco-Roman cults, Judaism, and early Christian communities, drawing on both literary sources and archaeological findings to reveal roles far more expansive than traditional accounts suggest. From priestesses and synagogue leaders to missionaries and apostles, women shaped religious life in the Roman Empire in ways that challenge long-held assumptions. We’ll also examine how centuries of misinterpretation have influenced Western traditions — and howarchaeology can help set the record straight, with implications for justice and equality today. Registration is $20 per person. For more information or to register, please call our office at 802-867-0111 or visit greenmtnacademy.org.