woman who changed Jesus, The
Book Description
This scholarly exploration delves into one of the most intriguing encounters in the Christian Gospels, where Jesus meets a Syrophoenician woman whose bold persistence appears to shift his perspective. Pablo Alonso examines this remarkable passage from Mark's Gospel, where a foreign woman challenges Jesus and seemingly influences his understanding of his own mission.
The book traces how this story has been interpreted throughout Christian history, beginning with the earliest church fathers and continuing through modern scholarship. Alonso employs both historical-critical analysis and literary examination to uncover the deeper meanings within this unique narrative, where Jesus initially refuses to help the woman, yet ultimately responds to her compelling argument.
What makes this encounter particularly fascinating is how it stands apart from other Gospel stories. The woman's identity receives unusual emphasis, her direct speech is carefully recorded, and the healing occurs without Jesus physically expelling the demon. Through careful comparison with Matthew's version of the same story, Alonso reveals how different Gospel writers understood the significance of this cross-cultural exchange.
For readers interested in spiritual growth and interfaith understanding, this work offers profound insights into moments when divine encounters transcend cultural boundaries. The author's contextual reading within the broader Gospel narrative illuminates how this woman's faith and determination created a transformative moment that resonates across centuries of Christian thought and practice.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~11 hours)
📄 Length: 403 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Exegese
- ✓ Explore Rezeption
- ✓ Explore Political and social views
- ✓ Explore Miracles of Jesus Christ
- ✓ Explore Kirchengeschichte
- ✓ Explore Erhörung der Bitte einer heidnischen Frau
- ✓ Explore Miracles
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
