What was the Apostle Paul’s true stance on women in ministry? It is a complex question: how is it possible that Paul’s letters contain such seemingly contradictory positions—appearing remarkably progressive in some passages while remaining strictly bound by the social conventions of his time in others? Whether we can genuinely find the seeds of “gender equality” within Pauline literature remains a subject of intense scholarly debate. These compelling questions will be the focus of an upcoming webinar organized by the Italian Biblical Association, in collaboration with the Higher Institute of Religious Sciences of Padua. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM (CET). Participation is free of charge. For registration links and further information, please contact Riccardo Stocco at r.stocco@irecoopveneto.it or reach Giuseppe Quaranta by phone at +39 049 80776143
