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Nijay Gupta – Tell Her Story: Women in the Early Church

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Feb 2, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Gupta's Journey on Women in Ministry

  • Nijay Gupta shares his journey from opposing to supporting women in ministry, having written a paper against it in seminary.
  • He frames his book as an apology for past damage and calls for inclusive conversations on women in ministry.
INSIGHT

Contextualizing Women’s Roles in Scripture

  • The ancient patriarchal world was harsh for women, but the Bible shows women involved in diverse ministry roles.
  • Biblical leadership structures were diverse; first-century ministry didn't align neatly with modern roles like pastors or sermons.
INSIGHT

Junia’s True Identity Restored

  • The name Junia in Romans 16:7, once mistranslated as a male name, is now recognized as a female apostle.
  • Medieval translation corruptions obscured Junia's identity, but patristic testimony confirms she was a prominent woman leader.
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