Lynn Cohick

Dr. Lynn Cohick, a distinguished New Testament professor at Houston Christian University, dives into her research on the role of freed women in the early Christian community. She explores the historical context of household codes and the dynamics of master-slave relationships. Lynn highlights influential female figures like Phoebe and their impact on church leadership. The conversation also challenges traditional gender norms and emphasizes women's significant contributions, advocating for a reevaluation of their influence in early Christianity.

Lynn is one of my favorite New Testament scholars! She serves as Provost and Dean of Academic Affairs of Northern Seminary in Lisle, Illinois. She also teaches New Testament and leads the development of DMin and MA programs in women's studies, and the Women's Center for Leadership at Northern Seminary. Lynn received her bachelor’s degree from Messiah College in Grantham, PA, and my Ph.D. in New Testament and Christian Origins from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. She’s written several books including in depth commentaries on Philippians, Ephesians, and Romans  In this conversation, we talk about her book Women in the World of the Earliest Christians, which talks about the 1st century Roman context and its illumination on certain New Testament passages about women; specifically, 1 Timothy 2.  https://lynncohick.com If you would like to support Theology in the Raw, please visit patreon.com/theologyintheraw for more information!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this conversation, Amy Brown Hughes, an assistant professor of theology, and Lynn Cohick, a New Testament professor, explore the often-overlooked contributions of women in the early church. They dive into the legacy of figures like Thecla and Monica, discussing the misconceptions surrounding their roles. The duo also reflects on the impact of martyr narratives on modern discipleship and the necessity of addressing uncomfortable historical truths while honoring the tradition. Their insights aim to empower women in the church today.