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sudy
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I haven’t read the comments so I’m pretty sure I’ll be repeating what others have said already.
Personally I’ve understood that verse to mean that these people were well known and well thought of by the Apostles, and that they were Christians before St Paul. I think Junia cannot be an Apostle… certainly not in the sense of teacher of the Church anyway as St Paul has been very clear in his writings about woman’s role in the Church. Take a look at 1 Corinthians 14:34 and 1 Timothy 2:12. So, I’d have to say that these writings are evidence against it. I think you’ll be hard pressed to find evidence to support it.
Being an early Christian doesn’t automatically mean Apostle… it would mean disciple. Our Lady, Mary of Magdala, and Mary the mother of James… these were early, devout Christian women too, but they weren’t asked to teach.
Being a teacher of the Church… an Apostle… a Priest, this is a very serious role. There’s a great deal of responsibility involved and I’m fairly certain much more is expected of them… a greater reward or greater punishment if they lead others astray. Women can still dedicate their lives to God… but we are given a different role. I don’t understand why some want to challenge this. I believe this is a gift… a calling, and not necessarily something one chooses for oneself. Not all men can have this role either btw.
Personally I’ve understood that verse to mean that these people were well known and well thought of by the Apostles, and that they were Christians before St Paul. I think Junia cannot be an Apostle… certainly not in the sense of teacher of the Church anyway as St Paul has been very clear in his writings about woman’s role in the Church. Take a look at 1 Corinthians 14:34 and 1 Timothy 2:12. So, I’d have to say that these writings are evidence against it. I think you’ll be hard pressed to find evidence to support it.
Being an early Christian doesn’t automatically mean Apostle… it would mean disciple. Our Lady, Mary of Magdala, and Mary the mother of James… these were early, devout Christian women too, but they weren’t asked to teach.
Being a teacher of the Church… an Apostle… a Priest, this is a very serious role. There’s a great deal of responsibility involved and I’m fairly certain much more is expected of them… a greater reward or greater punishment if they lead others astray. Women can still dedicate their lives to God… but we are given a different role. I don’t understand why some want to challenge this. I believe this is a gift… a calling, and not necessarily something one chooses for oneself. Not all men can have this role either btw.