Role of women in propagating the mission and message of the church

Document Type:Thesis

Subject Area:Religion

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The Life of Melania The Elder presents a case where a woman abandons her earthly role to serve Christianity in whatever way possible. Melania is from a wealthy family in Rome and when she grows older, she decided to leave all her wealth behind to serve with the monks in Palestine and Jerusalem (White, 2010, p. The Life of Macrina is also a significant case study into the role of women in the Christian mission. Macrina was born and suffered in Christianity during her childhood, yet, this did not deter her from service (White, 2010, p. She was strengthened by her faith and took it upon herself to draw women to Christianity beginning with her mother. The Life of Martin by Sulpicio's Severus gives a clear depiction of the life and work of one of Christianity’s first missionaries (White, 1998, p.

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