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Did Jesus Befriend Sex Workers?

In: Journal for the Study of the Historical Jesus
Author:
Anthony Le DonneUnited Theological Seminary, Dayton, OH, USA

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Online Publication Date:
21 Nov 2022
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Abstract

This article examines the source material that gave rise to the notion that Jesus befriended sex workers. It considers the first and century evidence. It turns then to medieval fiction for the source of this misunderstanding.

Title:
Did Jesus Befriend Sex Workers?
Article Type:
Research Article
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1163/17455197-bja10009
Language:
English
Pages:
147–155
Keywords:
Jesus; sex workers; prostitutes; Mary Magdalene
In:
Journal for the Study of the Historical Jesus
In:
Volume 20: Issue 3
Publisher:
Brill
E-ISSN:
1745-5197
Print ISSN:
1476-8690
Subjects:
New Testament & Early Christian Writings, Biblical Studies, Religion in Antiquity, Religious Studies, Ancient History, Classical Studies

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