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Choosing The Better Part?: Women in the Gospel of Luke,New
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Because the Gospel of Luke includes more stories about women than any other Gospel, many find it is the most helpful in the search for equality for women in the Church today. However, feminist interpreters have discovered that Luke's portrait of women is ambiguous at best and hazardous at worst. Choosing the Better Part? focuses on the sayings of Jesus and on the passages in the Gospel of Luke in which women figure as characters. It suggests that these stories be reinterpreted and reconsidered from a feminist perspective, so that readers may know how to choose the better part' toward equality and inclusivity.While there certainly are women disciples in Luke and Acts, their role is presented by the third evangelist as clearly different from that of the men. They are portrayed primarily as silent and passive. Their ministry is carried out behind thescenes, supporting the more visible, public ministries of the male disciples. This commentary shows that there is more than one way to read the biblical tradition and that it matters vitally how one reads it.Choosing the Better Part? examines a number of possible approaches to the texts (critical, literary, and narrative) and uncovers their presuppositions and their consequences helping both women and men, particularly those who preach and teach the Scriptures, to do so in a way that will promote a Church of equal disciples, where gender differences no longer dictate ministerial roles.Reid has written this work not as the definitive interpretation of the Lukan stories of women, but as an aid in critical biblical study, coupled with reflection on experiences of the global community and reliance on the Spirit to 'choose the better part' to bring fullness of life for al. Barbara E. Reid, OP, holds a PhD in biblical studies from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., and is assistant professor of New Testament studies at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. Her scholarly interests center on Luke Acts,Paul, and feminist interpretation of Scripture. Her most recent articles appeared in Biblical Research, The Bible Today, and New Theology Review. '
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of Choosing The Better Part?: Women in the Gospel of Luke? A: The book focuses on the portrayal of women in the Gospel of Luke, emphasizing the need for feminist reinterpretation of the texts to promote equality and inclusivity within the Church.
- Q: Who is the author of this book and what are her qualifications? A: The author is Barbara E. Reid, OP, who holds a PhD in biblical studies from The Catholic University of America and is an assistant professor of New Testament studies at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago.
- Q: How does this book address the role of women in the Gospel of Luke? A: The book examines the ambiguous and often passive roles of women in Luke and Acts, suggesting that their portrayal differs from that of male disciples, and it encourages critical engagement with the texts.
- Q: What types of approaches does the book explore regarding the biblical texts? A: Choosing the Better Part? explores critical, literary, and narrative approaches to the texts, uncovering their presuppositions and implications for understanding gender roles in ministry.
- Q: Is this book suitable for individuals not familiar with biblical studies? A: Yes, the book is written as an aid for critical biblical study and is accessible to a general audience, making it suitable for anyone interested in feminist interpretations of Scripture.
- Q: What can readers expect to gain from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into how to approach biblical texts from a feminist perspective, fostering a better understanding of equality in the Church.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: Choosing The Better Part? consists of 260 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was Choosing The Better Part? published? A: The book was published on August 1, 1996.
- Q: Does the book include practical applications for teaching scripture? A: Yes, the commentary provides guidance for both women and men, especially those preaching and teaching, on promoting a Church of equal discipleship.