Courageous women of the New Testament offer role models for today's Christian women, who are compelled by Jesus and his teachings to be transformed and to transform the world. This web site, a supplement to study books for youth and adults, highlights women's roles in the sacred stories and provides a window for viewing women's leadership among Jesus' early followers.

Women Who Love and Dare Mary, the mother of Jesus Martha and Mary, friends of Jesus The woman who was not stoned according to law

Women Who Struggle and Resist Jesus' aunt and Mary, the wife of Clopas, two unknown women at the cross The widow who struggled until justice was done The woman who doesn't rest until she finds something precious that she has lost The woman who secretly took a miracle from Jesus The Syrophoenician woman who argues with Jesus

Women Teachers and Disciples Mary Magdalene, apostle and friend of Jesus The first witnesses to the resurrection The woman from Samaria, a missionary Priscilla and Lydia, two working women and leaders of Christian communities