What Would Jesus Say?

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In this article, the writer notes that Ehrman, like most modern scholars, has understood the importance of applying exegetical thinking when reading the scriptures, and through this approach he leads the reader towards a clear understanding that women were, historically, fully involved in all roles conducive with leading, training, and teaching Christian believers. The writer discusses that women were, without any doubt, indispensable to the successful continuation and growth of the early church. The writer points out that during his entire life, Jesus treated women with respect, as being trustworthy, responsible and as being quite capable of performing roles within the local church, the community, and the home. The writer concludes that as depicted by Ehrman, this fact has been clearly recognized by the majority of those who have researched this subject, and yet still women face questions concerning intentions, motives, and fundamental rights as a believer in Christ.

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"Jesus did, of course, speak clearly about matters concerning the ultimate judgment of mankind, end time issues, and the destruction of the planet, but he also spoke on many other subjects. Erman declares, rather glibly, that Jesus had no intention of bring about social reform, and yet there is clear evidence within the Gospels that Jesus often spoke on issues that were humanitarian, social, and communal. He was concerned for the well-being of mankind in all areas - physically, socially, and spiritually - and it is this clearly visible concern that brings so many people into the faith when reading the Gospels."
"Within the biblical narratives of Jesus' life, there are many examples that portray Him as being authoritative, out-spoken, insistent, defying, and so forth - which are all images that clearly identify Him as being quite the opposite to the meek and mild, watered-down, representation of Jesus that is often preached throughout our churches. Jesus was a radical, an anomie, who challenged given social norms, values, and beliefs, and turned the ancient world upside down."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Women In Early Christianity: Ehrman, Chapter 24: From Paul's Female Colleagues to the Pastor's Intimidated Women: The Oppression of Women in Early Christianity, Oxford University Press, USA, 2004. ISBN: 0195161238

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