... as well as how Jesus regards them and much can be gleaned from one of his simplest cures. The simplest example can be obtained from his healing of the apostle Peter's mother-in-law. It is interesting to note that the writers of the gospels did not bother very often with women's names: Women received social status only through their relationship ... anonymity ("Women Transformed: the ending of Mark is the Beginning of Wisdom," p. 150) Females in the Roman world, especially in Judaic tradition enjoyed little status. In one sense, Jesus raises Peter's mother-in-law up out of sickness and i...

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