Tuesdays, Oct. 26, Nov. 2 & 9, 1-2:30 p.m.

The Christian New Testament Gospel of John is called the "maverick gospel" or the "compromise gospel." No matter what it is called, its presentation of Jesus, and those with whom he interacts, is unique. Women in the Gospel of John are not only significant in number but also in the theological importance of their stories. Commentator Gail O'Day puts it this way: "The Gospel of John narrates a faith world that would not exist without women's participation in it." Join us as we explore the Gospel of John from a literary and socio-historical perspective. We'll delve into specific stories of women and their significance to the gospel's author and to the community for whom the gospel was intended. Comparisons and contrasts with the Synoptic Gospels will be discussed.