... , his understanding, and his belief in women as equal to men and therefore deserving of attention, time, and care: Jesus" discussions of religious matters with the woman at the well (John 4:7-26 and with Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42) epitomize his teaching on love of neighbor as an imitation of God Women accompanied Jesus and supported him (Luke 8:1-3), and ... , loved, understood, by a prophet (a Hebrew prophet at that), but she is also considered one of his greatest disciples. By no means is a comparison here being made over the tradition of John the Beloved as Jesus" favorite discipl...

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