Eve and Lilith are two of the most demonised women in the history of Judaism and Christianity…quite literally when it comes to Lilith! Eve is blamed for introducing sin into the world and Lilith is blamed for everything from women’s infertility to men’s nocturnal emissions. This course takes you on a collaborative exploration of the “dark feminine” as we delve together into the original sources that describe these two wives of Adam (the first man) and consider the role their representation has played in the portrayal of the feminine throughout history and in contemporary times. 

Our journey will span over 3000 years of biblical and related literature and focus on interpretative nuances in the original Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic sources in a way that will be easy to understand for people who are unfamiliar with the ancient languages. The course will also provide an accessible introduction to important scholarship on Eve and Lilith. Classes will be interactive and include opportunities for reflection, discussion, and question and answer. 

This is an introductory course and no prior experience in biblical studies or ancient languages is required. Just bring yourself, your curiosity, and an open mind!