Program Description: Duke University Professor Carol Meyers: "Getting Old! Elderly Women in the Biblical Period"

Although there are many references to aging men in Torah, references to elderly women are virtually non-existent. Based on her latest book, Rediscovering Eve, a landmark study of women in ancient Israel, Prof Meyers will provide a glimpse into the lives of elderly women in the biblical period, showing that they made important contributions to household life and were recipients of respectful family-based eldercare.

Carol Meyers, the Mary Grace Wilson Professor of Religious Studies emerita at Duke University, has lectured and published widely in biblical studies and archaeology. Her reference work, Women in Scripture, is a comprehensive look at all biblical women; and her latest book, Rediscovering Eve, is a landmark study of women in ancient Israel. She has been a frequent consultant for media productions and has served as president of the Society of Biblical Literature.

Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus

When: Wednesday, January 15 from 12:30-2:30pm

Cost: JCC Members Free, General Community $18

For assistance registering: registrar@shalomraleigh.org

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