Bond, Helen
Women Remembered: Jesus' Female Disciples
- ISBN 13:
- 9781529372601
- author:
- Bond, Helen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hodder & Stoughton
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 21.4 x 13.4 x 2 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Women's Studies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Jesus' Female Disciples by Helen Bond and Joan Taylor explores the often-overlooked women who accompanied Jesus, from Mary the mother of Jesus to Mary Magdalene and beyond. The authors examine how these women have been remembered and represented throughout history, uncovering the ways in which they were silenced, distorted, or celebrated. Through a close analysis of art, inscriptions, archaeology, and biblical texts, Bond and Taylor shed new light on the lives and roles of these women, revealing the misogyny and biases that have shaped our understanding of Christianity. This thought-provoking book offers a fresh perspective on the historical and cultural origins of the Christian faith, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the subject.
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