Name: Jesus’ Female Disciples
Uploaded: 2018-01-01
Duration: 47 min 58 s
Description: From ancient caves and catacombs in Israel and Italy, to enigmatic passages in the gospels, evidence shows that Jesus had 12 female disciples who also played a critical role in the birth of Christianity. These indispensable women preached, healed, baptized and even bankrolled the movement.

From ancient caves and catacombs in Israel and Italy, to enigmatic passages in the gospels, evidence shows that Jesus had 12 female disciples who also played a critical role in the birth of Christianity. These indispensable women preached, healed, baptized and even bankrolled the movement.

Explore evidence drawn from caves, catacombs, and close readings of the gospels as historians reexamine the women around Jesus. The film investigates claims that female disciples preached, healed, baptized, and financed the early movement, revealing why their roles may have been diminished over time. Sign up to follow a debate that could change how this founding story is understood.

Ancient caves, gospel clues, and buried art recast Christianity's earliest followers.

Evidence shows that 12 female disciples also played a critical role in the birth of Christianity by preaching, healing, baptizing and even bankrolling the movement.

Ancient caves, gospel clues, and buried art recast Christianity's earliest followers.

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