The Galilean Women of Luke 8:1–3
Abstract
This paper makes a case for the Galilean women of Luke 8:1–3 as a
paradigm of Christian discipleship. The summary passage, 8:1–3, is
interpreted in relation to two accounts that frame it—the story of the
unnamed woman at the house of Simon the Pharisee (7:36–50) and
the Parable of the Sower (8:4–8)—and to the death and resurrection
narrative (22–24). From an analysis of these passages, the women will be shown as epitomizing the meaning of discipleship.
paradigm of Christian discipleship. The summary passage, 8:1–3, is
interpreted in relation to two accounts that frame it—the story of the
unnamed woman at the house of Simon the Pharisee (7:36–50) and
the Parable of the Sower (8:4–8)—and to the death and resurrection
narrative (22–24). From an analysis of these passages, the women will be shown as epitomizing the meaning of discipleship.
Keywords
Discipleship; Women disciples; Mary Magdalene; the sinful woman; service