Dr. Naomi Baker

Naomi Baker, a Senior Lecturer in English Literature at the University of Manchester, shares her insights on the radical Protestant women of the 17th century. She highlights remarkable figures like Rose Thurgood, who battled starvation and faith, and Anna Trapnel, known for her prophetic trances. Baker delves into how these women challenged social norms and religious authority, intertwining their activism with theology. Their voices helped shape the earliest autobiographical accounts in English, inspiring future generations to question hierarchy and pursue justice.