This event is part of our Critical Minds series to be held January 27, 2-3:30 pm ET on Zoom (americanhumanist.org/CriticalMinds) and will be recorded to be shared in Programs & Webinars.
People around the world and across centuries have wondered and debated about God’s existence and appearance. In her book God: An Anatomy, ancient religions expert Francesca Stavrakopoulou provides a fascinating exploration of how the depictions of God are shaped by society, time, and our experience of the world. There is much that it can teach us about understanding various worldviews.
Francesca Stavrakopoulou is a professor of Hebrew Bible and ancient religion at the University of Exeter. A graduate of Oxford University, her focus is the history of ancient Israel and Judah. She has also worked in television on the BBC and Channel 4, presenting shows on the historicity of the Bible and the Hebrew Bible, the role of women in biblical times, and the development of the biblical text, including the primetime BBC series Bible’s Buried Secrets, which was broadcast in the U.S. on Netflix (episode one is currently available on YouTube). Her first non-academic book God: An Anatomy was published in September 2021. She lives in Exeter, England.
The Critical Minds series explores diverse perspectives to expand your knowledge. The content of this series provides information and an opportunity for dialogue on topics that may be of interest to the humanist community. Speakers are engaged for their knowledge and expertise on the topics covered in the series. The speakers’ views are not necessarily aligned with the AHA, its members, or the humanist community.