Bible Quote by Peter St. John
““Why weren't there any women in Jesus' gang?’ asked Winnifred. ‘Jesus' gang?’ echoed the vicar surprised. ‘Jesus never had a gang. Ah— you mean the Twelve.’ Winnifred nodded. The vicar looked perplexed. ‘Well, it wouldn't really have been appropriate, would it?’ ‘Why not?’ I asked. ‘It just wouldn't,’ replied the vicar, looking annoyed at my question. ‘But Jesus had a lot of girl friends,’ said Pearl. ‘He certainly didn't,’ replied the vicar, shocked. ‘But Vicar, what about Mary and Martha, the sisters of Lazarus? The Bible says that Jesus loved them,’ insisted Pearl. ‘And then there was Mary Magdalene,’ I added. ‘She wanted to hug him in Joseph's garden when he had just come out of the tomb, but Jesus told her not to touch him.’ ‘Yes— well—’ said the vicar uncertainly. ‘They were good followers of Jesus and they loved him— as we should all love him. No more questions now. We will be starting the service shortly.’ ‘Not very helpful,’ I whispered to Winnifred. ‘If Jesus had had a few women in his group of twelve, it would be much easier to know how to live with them.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unnamed work by Peter St. John, 2023
The dialogue highlights the absence of women among Jesus' twelve disciples and questions how that shapes modern perceptions of gender roles in religious communities.
In simple terms: Women are missing from Jesus' core group, prompting questions about gender in faith.
Key Takeaway
Consider how gender inclusion could reshape religious narratives.
Themes
gender
religion
history
inclusion
interpretation
Mood
thoughtful
critical
inquisitive
Type
theoretical
conversational
historical
When to use this quote
- church discussions
- academic seminars
- personal faith reflections
- gender studies curricula
Key Concepts
Patriarchal structures
biblical scholarship
social norms
Questions to Reflect On
- How would the presence of women among the Twelve change theological teachings?
- What barriers prevent recognizing women's roles in early Christianity?
A Different Perspective
Historical context limited to male disciples may oversimplify broader female contributions.
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