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Jan 10, 2019 · The Gospel of Luke shows us women from a wide range of social standings, and often portrays their interactions with Jesus in parallel with similar interactions he had with men. Jesus frequently disregarded cultural norms to help the marginalized.
Women, part of Jesus’ traveling party, helped pay his way (8:1-3). An anonymous woman blessed Mary (11:27-28). Witnesses to the resurrection: Women were among those who observed the crucifixion (23:27, 49). Women prepared spices to anoint Jesus’ body (verses 55-56). Women were the first to find Jesus’ tomb empty (24:1-3).
Beginning with Mary, the mother of Jesus, and including other prominent women like Mary Magdalene, Tabitha, and Lydia, Luke shows how God uses women to advance his redemptive purposes in the world and to promote the mission of Jesus and his church.
Women Who Supported Jesus. 8 After this, Jesus traveled from one city and village to another. He spread the Good News about God’s kingdom. The twelve apostles were with him. 2 Also, some women were with him. They had been cured from evil spirits and various illnesses.
Mar 7, 2020 · Read about how Jesus viewed women by considering one simple fact mentioned in Luke 8 and how it illuminates Jesus' position.
Oct 18, 2021 · Luke's passages reveal that women prayed, hoped, believed, were baptized, persecuted, and persevered for the Faith just as men did. Jesus valued them and considered them worthy of the Kingdom. He saw them as role models and examples for their faith, receptivity and capacity to love.
Abstract: Scholars are divided on the question of Luke's portrayal of women. Several have noted that Luke silences women. An analysis of who speaks, what they say, and how it is received shows that in the Gospel, both women and men have significant speaking parts in the infancy narratives.
