Abbe Walker

Abbe Walker is an Assistant Professor of Instruction of Classics at Northwestern University. She holds a Ph.D. in Greek, Latin, and Classical Studies from Bryn Mawr College. Her research focuses on ancient religions, gender studies in antiquity, and the role of women in early Christian asceticism. She teaches courses emphasizing lesser-known aspects of Greco-Roman and early Christian cultures, including gender/sexuality concepts, magic, and non-elite societal roles.

• Education: Ph.D., Greek, Latin, and Classical Studies, Bryn Mawr College

Her book Bride of Hades to Bride of Christ (Routledge 2020) analyzes gender agency through comparative religious metaphors from Greek antiquity to early Christian texts. Teaching emphasizes critical engagement with under-explored areas of classical studies.

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