Kateusz, Ally
Mary and Early Christian Women: Hidden Leadership
- ISBN 13:
- 9783030111106
- author:
- Kateusz, Ally
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Springer Nature Switzerland AG
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 295
- Dimensions:
- 21.01 x 14.81 x 2.54 centimetres
- Genre:
- Religion, Bible, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Mary and Early Christian Women Hidden Leadership by Ally Kateusz is a groundbreaking exploration of the often-overlooked role of women in early Christianity. Dr. Kateusz's research reveals surprising evidence that Mary was revered as a powerful model for female leaders, including apostles, baptizers, and presiders at ritual meals. Early Christian art and artifacts also depict women in positions of authority, challenging the modern notion that only men held leadership roles from the beginning. This book sheds light on centuries of censorship and debunks the myth that women were excluded from early Christian clergy. By examining these hidden histories, Dr. Kateusz offers a fresh perspective on the early Christian church and its surprising inclusivity. Through her research, Dr. Kateusz brings to light a rich and complex history that challenges our assumptions about the early Christian church and its treatment of women.
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