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Women were essential to the ministry of Jesus and the flourishing of the early church. In Women in the New Testament, trusted guide Catherine Cory delves into the lives of the fascinating women who befriended Jesus, were healed and transformed by him, followed him as disciples, and proclaimed the good news of his resurrection. Journey through the New Testament, exploring the social and religious world of first-century Palestine and the remarkable lives of these women of faith. Six lessons survey New Testament texts about Mary the mother of Jesus, women healed by Jesus, the Samaritan woman, Mary and Martha of Bethany, Mary Magdalene, and various women of the early church, such as Priscilla and Phoebe. Commentary, study and reflection questions, prayers, and access to online lectures are included. 6 lessons.

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"""I love this new study on Women in the New Testament from Little Rock Scripture Study! The cultural background, archaeological information, and extra details like the chart of all the 'Marys' in the New Testament are wonderful! The questions at the end of each lesson are well-written and help us reflect on what we’ve learned. And I especially like the author’s questions found throughout the commentary as they help us be 'in the moment' as we are reading and learning. I can’t wait to see how others in our diocesan women’s ministry respond to this study!"" Leigh Tenkku Lepper, Facilitator, Women’s Ministry Coalition, Diocese of Jefferson City ""A holistic Christian spirituality means being attuned to the many ways women not only received but also clarified, amplified, and participated in Jesus’ ministry. Catherine A. Cory and the able team at Little Rock Scripture Study take us inside the lives of the women of the New Testament, using sound methods of biblical scholarship to set them in their proper social, historical, and cultural contexts. As we gather these 'gems along the path of study,' we experience anew Jesus’ call for radical inclusion—and just how necessary it is for us to emulate it today."" Michael Centore, Editor, Today’s American Catholic ""Conversations about the New Testament often cast women in small supporting roles, reiterating cultural assumptions about femininity as inferior or even sinful. In Women in the New Testament, theology professor Catherine A. Cory offers a refreshing, accessible, yet scholarly take on these women, inviting us to explore what the Bible actually tells us about Mary the Mother of Jesus, Mary Magdalene, the Samaritan woman, the deacon Phoebe, and more. In each section, Cory shares intriguing historical tidbits about politics, gender roles, health, narrative style, and political or ideological conflicts. These vignettes provide the reader with context for understanding the stories about these women. The book is structured around six lessons, each of which includes questions for reflection, and short prayers to be used either individually or as part of group study. This is a wonderful resource for educators, ministers, and writers, and the details Cory provides can serve as guideposts for those pursuing more information."" Rebecca Bratten Weiss, digital editor, U.S. Catholic"

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Catherine A. Cory is professor emerita of theology at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. She earned her MA degree in theology from Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary and her PhD in Christianity and Judaism in antiquity from the University of Notre Dame. She enjoys teaching adult faith formation classes and writing for those who want to know more about the New Testament and what it means for us today. Cory is also the author of Little Rock Scripture Study’s Revelation.

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