I was really impressed with the class discussion on Luke's treatment of women. So many Baptist churches seem to view women as inferior. I found it fascinating to know that in New Testament times, women may have even been church leaders. I by no means think women should rule the roast, but the are valuable in more places in the church besides the nursery. God gives and calls women and men. Luke's gospel is unique because he actually speaks of the women in the life of Jesus, and the women in the church.
It is sad that, so often, passages in the Bible regarding women are taken so out of context that people believe they would always sit silently, humbly, never speaking or teaching. Luke's writings refutes such views.
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Yeah, I was wondering as to Luke's purpose of his useage of women. I suppose that a proper understanding of the overall exegetical pieces of Luke would help (time or writing, location, LUKE'S AUDIENCE, etc.) I wonder if Luke's status as a physician had anything to do with anything?
-Steven
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