Robyn Walsh

Robyn Faith Walsh is an Associate Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of Miami, specifically within the College of Arts and Sciences. Her academic expertise lies in contextualizing early Christian texts within Greco-Roman literary culture, bridging biblical scholarship with classical studies.

• Education: Ph.D. in Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean from Brown University, with pedagogical training at Brown and Harvard

Her research critically examines the Synoptic Gospels through the lens of Greco-Roman elite literature, challenging traditional oral tradition paradigms. Her 2021 monograph, The Origins of Early Christian Literature, redefines gospel authorship as products of educated Roman/Greek cultural producers rather than community spokespersons.

Notable scientific recognition includes her Gabelli Senior Scholar appointment. She actively teaches courses like REL 322 (Paul: Letters and Controversies) and REL 357 (Gender, Power, Gods), while also participating in Miami's URome program at the American University. Her work appears on Amazon author page and Academia.edu.