Beyond Mary or Martha : reclaiming ancient models of discipleship / Jennifer S. Wyant.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wyant, Jennifer S., author.

Series:

Emory studies in early Christianity ; vol. 21.

Emory studies in early Christianity ; number 21

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible.

Service (Theology)--Biblical teaching.

Service (Theology).

Bible. Luke, X, 38-42--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Mary, of Bethany, Saint.

Mary.

Martha, Saint.

Martha.

Spiritual formation.

Genre:

Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Physical Description:

xiv, 307 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Atlanta : SBL Press, [2019]

Summary:

"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 debates alongside more modern ones, she argues that contrary to the common discussions today among academic and the church circles gender is not the most important aspect of their story"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

A new problem, an old answer

A literary approach to Luke 10:38-42

Origen and early monastic interpreters

Patristic preachers

Medieval readers

The Reformation and a shift

Epilogue.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Wyant, Jennifer S. Beyond Mary or Martha.

ISBN:

9780884144137

0884144135

9781628372595

1628372591

OCLC:

1102325035