Females in the new testament

While women are not as prominent in the New Testament as they are in the Old Testament, there are still several significant female figures mentioned throughout the text. Here are some of the most notable ones:

  1. Mary, the mother of Jesus: Mary is the most prominent female figure in the New Testament. She is the mother of Jesus and is mentioned in several passages, including the Annunciation (Luke 1:26-38), the Nativity (Luke 2:1-20), and the Crucifixion (John 19:25-27).
  2. Mary Magdalene: Mary Magdalene is one of the most well-known female disciples of Jesus. She is mentioned in all four Gospels and is often referred to as the "apostle to the apostles" because she was the first to see Jesus after his resurrection and to spread the news of his resurrection to the other disciples (John 20:11-18).
  3. Joanna: Joanna is a woman who is mentioned in Luke 8:3 as one of the women who supported Jesus and his ministry financially. She is also mentioned in Luke 24:10 as one of the women who visited Jesus' tomb after his resurrection.
  4. Susanna: Susanna is a woman who is mentioned in Luke 8:3 as one of the women who supported Jesus and his ministry financially.
  5. Phoebe: Phoebe is a woman who is mentioned in Romans 16:1-2 as a deacon of the church in Cenchrea. She is also mentioned in 1 Corinthians 16:19 as a patron of the church in Corinth.
  6. Priscilla: Priscilla is a woman who is mentioned in Acts 18:1-3, 18:24-26, and 1 Corinthians 16:19 as a Christian leader and teacher. She is often mentioned alongside her husband Aquila, and together they are said to have helped to establish the church in Corinth.
  7. Lydia: Lydia is a woman who is mentioned in Acts 16:14-15 as a Christian convert who was baptized by Paul and his companions. She is also mentioned in Acts 16:40 as a patron of the church in Philippi.
  8. Dorcas: Dorcas is a woman who is mentioned in Acts 9:36-43 as a Christian convert who was known for her charitable works. She is also mentioned in Acts 9:40 as a woman who was raised from the dead by Peter.
  9. Anna: Anna is a woman who is mentioned in Luke 2:36-38 as a prophet who recognized Jesus as the Messiah and proclaimed his birth to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.
  10. The women at the cross: The New Testament also mentions several unnamed women who were present at the cross when Jesus was crucified. These women are mentioned in Matthew 27:55-56, Mark 15:40-41, and John 19:25-27.

These women, along with others, play important roles in the New Testament and help to illustrate the importance of women in the early Christian church.