Women in Judaism and early Christianity

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Women such as Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, and Leah are revered as the matriarchs of Judaism. In early Christianity, women such as Mary Magdalene, Phoebe, and Priscilla are recorded in the New Testament as active and influential members of the early church. While women were not typically allowed to hold official positions of leadership or authority, they played important roles in both religions and have been recorded as major historical figures.

Women in Judaism and Early Christianity