Contents
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
General Introduction
Chapter 1: Literary Analysis of John 20:1–18
Introduction
1.1. The Delimitation of the Text (Jn 20:1–18)
1.2. The Literary Unity of the Text
1.3. The Literary Setting of the Text
1.4. Textual Criticism of John 20:1–18
1.5. Criticism of the Source, Composition and Redaction (Jn 20:1-18)
1.6. The Literary Form
1.7. The Literary Structure (Jn 20:1-18)
Conclusion
Chapter 2: An Exegetical Study of John 20:1–18
Introduction
2.1. Unearthing the Tomb (Jn 20:1–10)
2.2. Faith Shining (Jn 20:11–18)
Exegetical Conclusion
Chapter 3: A Narrative Analysis of John 20:1–18
Introduction
3.1. The Narrator
3.2. The Narratee
3.3. The Narrative Elements of the Text (Jn 20:1–18)
3.4. Author and Readers’ Analysis in the Narrative
3.5. Analysis of the Plot (Jn 20:1–18)
3.6. The Narrative’s Characters (Jn 20:1–18)
Conclusion
Chapter 4: Women Disciples, Mary Magdalene’s Discipleship and Her Role
Introduction
4.1. Concept of Discipleship
4.2. Women Disciples in the Gospels
4.3. Portrayal of Mary Magdalene in the Synoptic Gospels
4.4. Portrayal of Mary Magdalene in Johannine Gospel
4.5. Role of Mary Magdalene in the Johannine Community and Traditions
Conclusion
Chapter 5: Empowering Women’s Discipleship: A Call for Participation in Mission
Introduction
5.1. Empowerment, Participation and Mission
5.2. Jesus Empowers His Disciples
5.3. Empowering Women’s Discipleship for Participation
5.4. Empowering Women’s Discipleship for Mission
5.5. The Participation of Consecrated Women in the Church
Conclusion
General Conclusion
Bibliography
Sr Sylvie (Carmine) Rodrigues is a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Little Flower of Bethany, Mangaluru. She obtained her Licentiate in Biblical Theology from St Peter’s Pontifical Institute, Bengaluru, and her Doctorate from Jnana-Deepa in Pune. For three years, she served as an animator at Institute Mater Dei and as a Coordinator of Academics. In addition to teaching Sacred Scripture, she also writes articles and presents papers at various institutes and seminaries. She has extensive experience in formation and education. She is currently a visiting professor at St Joseph’s Seminary, Jeppu, Mangaluru.
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