Elizabeth Clark (author)

Elizabeth Clark is an American author specializing in non-fiction works exploring early Christian history, women in antiquity, and feminist theory. She is particularly known for her work on the writings of Augustine of Hippo, offering nuanced interpretations of his views on gender, sexuality, and the body.

Clark's scholarship often challenges traditional perspectives on early Christianity, examining the roles and experiences of women within the religious and social context of the late Roman Empire. Her work often incorporates interdisciplinary approaches, drawing from history, theology, and literary criticism.

Some of her notable publications include Women in the Early Church, Jerome, Chrysostom, and Friends: Essays and Translations, Reading Renunciation: Asceticism and Scripture in Early Christianity, Ascetic Piety and Women's Faith: Essays in Late Ancient Christianity, and History, Theory, Text: Historians and the Linguistic Turn. Through these works, she has made significant contributions to the understanding of early Christian thought and practice, particularly concerning gender and social dynamics.