S6 E2 | Dr. Sandra Glahn | Unveiling the Megiddo Mosaic: Women, Faith, and Early Christian Art

In this conversation, Dr. Lynn Cohick speaks with Dr. Sandra Glahn to explore the remarkable Megiddo mosaic. This groundbreaking archaeological discovery offers a stunning glimpse into early Christian worship around 230 AD. This fascinating conversation reveals how a single mosaic floor challenges historical assumptions about women's roles, Jesus' divinity, and Christian community in the ancient world. You’ll learn hidden stories of women donors, martyrs, and leaders, and learn how art can speak volumes about faith when words are scarce.

Resources Mentioned:   

The Visual Museum of Women in Christianity

The Megiddo Mosaic (Museum of the Bible – Washington, D.C.)  

Episode Sponsor:  

The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy, the marketplace, and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology.