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Women were there For centuries discussions of early Christianity have focused on male leaders in the church But there is ample evidence right in the New Testament that women were actively involved in ministry at the frontier of the gospel mission and as respected leaders

Nijay Gupta calls us to bring these women out of the shadows by shining light on their many inspiring contributions to the planting growth and health of the first Christian churches He sets the context by exploring the lives of firstcentury women and addressing common misconceptions then focuses on the women leaders of the early churches as revealed in Pauls writings We discover the major roles of people such as Phoebe Pauls trusted coworker Prisca strategic leader and expert teacher Junia courageous apostle and Nympha representative of countless lesserknown figures

When we understand the world in which Jesus and his followers lived and what the New Testament actually attests about women in the churches it becomes clear that women were active participants and trusted leaders all along They were welcomed by Paul and other apostles were equipped and trained for ministry leadership instructed others traveled long distances were imprisonedand once in a while became heroes and giants