Liz Theoharis

About the Author

Liz Theoharis is a renowned theologian, activist, and scholar whose work bridges the worlds of faith, social justice, and biblical interpretation. As co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, she draws on her deep engagement with marginalized communities to challenge prevailing narratives around poverty and inequality. Holding a PhD in New Testament studies from Union Theological Seminary, Theoharis brings rigorous scholarship to her explorations of Jesus' teachings, emphasizing their radical implications for contemporary society. In her acclaimed book Always with Us?: What Jesus Really Said about the Poor (Prophetic Christianity Series), she dismantles myths about wealth and welfare, urging readers to reexamine scriptural calls for economic justice. Through her writing and advocacy, Theoharis inspires a prophetic vision of Christianity that prioritizes the dignity and empowerment of the poor.