Women in the Ministry of Jesus
A Study of Jesus' Attitudes to Women and their Roles as Reflected in His Earthly Life

This is a study of Jesus' attitudes towards women as reflected in his words and deeds, and of the women who were part of his ministry.

Ben Witherington, III (Author)

9780521347815, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 22 October 1987

236 pages
21.7 x 13.9 x 1.5 cm, 0.28 kg

'This book will be a valuable exegetical reference work for New Testament and Women's Studies programs.' Journal of the American Academy of Religion

Women in the Ministry of Jesus is a study of both of Jesus' attitudes towards women as reflected in his words and deeds, and of the women who were part of his ministry, or who interacted with him according to the Gospel accounts. The book seeks to provide a balanced analysis of the relevant Biblical material, and also the historical background necessary to illuminate the setting of the Gospel events. Particular attention is given to related issues such as Jesus' views on marriage, the family and the single life, as well as his teaching on adultery, the laws of the clean and unclean and the sabbath. Witherington concludes that Jesus cannot be categorized neatly either as chauvinist or as feminist.

1. Women and their roles in Palestine
2. Women in the teaching of Jesus
3. Women and the deeds of Jesus
4. Women in the Ministry of Jesus
5. Conclusions and implications.

Subject Areas: Biblical studies & exegesis [HRCG]