Appealing specifically to historical criteria, what was the role of women in Jesus' ministry?

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The Answer is Early Gospel traditions independently attest that there were many women associated with Jesus. Some women provided financial support. Others accompanied him in his public ministry. Various independent traditions depict Jesus as conversing and interacting with women. All four Gospels depict women as present at the crucifixion, as well as the first ones to believe that Jesus was resurrected. Jesus' association with women may be contextually credible, in part because of his apocalyptic views. Since part of his message was the reversal of fortunes, it is possible that Jesus' association with women-a part of society generally perceived to be inferior-was an enactment of his apocalyptic message. The criterion of dissimilarity is not an effective tool for determining Jesus' involvement with women.

Appealing Specifically to Historical Criteria, What Was the Role of Women