Early Christian prophetesses in the New Testament
Early Christian prophetesses in the New Testament
Author(s): Adam KubiśSubject(s): Biblical studies, Systematic Theology, Pastoral Theology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Papieskiego Jana Pawła II w Krakowie
Keywords: prophetesses; Acts 21:9; 1 Cor 11:5; 1 Cor 14:34–35;
Summary/Abstract: This article presents a characterization of several women identified explicitly in the New Testament as prophetesses: (1) Philip’s daughters in Acts 21:9; and (2) the proph- etesses in the community in Corinth mentioned in 1 Cor 11:5. The article highlights the historical and theological context of their activity and defines the content and object of Christian prophecy. The presentation of these two groups of prophetesses points out the major exegetical problems presented by the text and contemporary attempts to resolve them.
Journal: Polonia Sacra
- Issue Year: 28/2024
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 7-30
- Page Count: 24
- Language: English
