Junia: The First Woman Apostle

Junia: The First Woman Apostle

The name "Junia" appears in Romans 16:7, and Paul identifies her (along with Andronicus) as "prominent among the apostles." In this important work, Epp investigates the mysterious disappearance of Junia from the traditions of the church. Because later theologians and scribes could not believe (or wanted to suppress) that Paul had numbered a woman among the earliest churches' apostles, Junia's name was changed in Romans to a masculine form. Despite the fact that the earliest churches met in homes and that other women were clearly leaders in the churches (e.g., Prisca and Lydia), calling Junia an apostle seemed too much for the tradition. Epp tracks how this happened in New Testament manuscripts, scribal traditions, and translations of the Bible. In this thoroughgoing study, Epp restores Junia to her rightful place.
Country USA
Brand Augsburg Fortress Publishers
Manufacturer Fortress Press
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780800637712
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Augsburg Fortress Publishers
Manufacturer	Fortress Press
Binding	Paperback
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780800637712
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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