She Wrote

Women Writers in the Ancient World and the Implications for Women’s Contributions to the Writing of Biblical Texts, Especially the Gospels

Friday is a big day—my summative presentation for my doctoral degree in New Testament studies (ie, my dissertation defense). Seven years of school, research, learning and growth. It’s a moment.

Here’s a pic of my first day of school at Northern Seminary for my doctoral program. After that first year, I transferred to Houston Theological Seminary for the next two years. I had spilled coffee on the “R” in the sign.

The title of my dissertation: SHE WROTE

Subtitle: Women Writers in the Ancient World and the Implications for Women’s Contributions to the Writing of Biblical Texts, Especially the Gospels.

And now it’s time to give more back than I have received. So grateful for every word of encouragement, advice, and care from so many over the years—There are so many good people in this world.

If you’re interested in watching my dissertation defense live on Zoom, please message me here on Substack, or on Messenger, or even through my website (susyflory.com — scroll down for contact form) for the link. It will be on Friday, Oct 3, at 8 am pacific / 10 am central / 11 am eastern. Duration will be about an hour total: 5 minutes of tech setup, then about 25 minutes for my presentation. There is Q&A after.

Here we go!

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