Relatively recent discoveries have uncovered a wealth of apocryphal writings from the time of Jesus, which were either lost, suppressed, or destroyed. These fascinating texts reveal a surprising diversity and flexibility of religious thought, and may even lead us to re-define our concept of “Christianity.” 

Making use of recent scholarship, we’ll pull back the curtain on the lifestyles, beliefs and practices of the earliest Christians, and we’ll investigate why and how so many texts were rejected, resulting in a narrowed Christian doctrine. We’ll also touch on Christian Nationalism and its backlash on women’s agency, comparing it to the lifestyle of the original Christians.
Join us in a discovery of the social justice codes, women leaders, and inspiring words of wisdom of the ancients.