Beyond Mary or Martha: Reclaiming Ancient Models of Discipleship
(Book #21 in the Emory Studies in Early Christianity Series)
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Jennifer S. Wyant examines the varied interpretations, debates, and the reception of the story of Mary and Martha of Bethany. Beginning with their first encounter with Jesus in Luke 10:38-42 and moving through the patristic, medieval, and modern periods, Wyant tracks how Mary and Martha both became paradigms of discipleship, revealing the inherent tension within Christianity between more contemplative works and acts of service. By placing ancient...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1628372591
ISBN13:9781628372595
Release Date:November 2019
Publisher:SBL Press
Length:322 Pages
Weight:1.04 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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