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Doctoral Research

Jesus and Women: A New Lens

The Talitha Koum Project began with the doctoral research of Rev. Dr. Christine Kass, whose dissertation "Talitha Koum: How a New Look at Jesus' Relationship with Women Can Help Heal Women Hurt By a Long History of Patriarchal Biblical Interpretation" was awarded "With Distinction" by Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Click the link below to read the full paper.

Our Approach

Unearthing Historical Truths

Our research delves into the specific contexts and texts often overlooked, revealing Jesus' counter-cultural relationships with women.

Historical Context

Textual Analysis

Theological Reclamation

Examining the social and cultural realities of first-century Israel to understand the radical nature of Jesus' interactions.

Rigorous study of biblical narratives, discerning how Jesus commissioned, healed, and called women in his ministry.

Bridging academic insights with pastoral care to foster spiritual relief and intellectual honesty for women today.

From the Dissertation

Jesus did not merely tolerate women; he consistently elevated their voices and agency, challenging the patriarchal norms of his era and offering a blueprint for true spiritual equality.

Rev. Dr. Christine Kass, MDiv, DMin

A Bold Vision

Reclaiming Biblical Truth for Healing

This research is not just academic; it's a pathway to spiritual reclamation, offering women a foundation to understand their inherent value and divine calling.

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Dive Deeper into the Research

Access foundational resources and essays derived from the doctoral work. Begin your unhurried conversation with truth.