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The Gospel of Luke is arguably the most recognizable and beloved of the Gospel writings. It contains familiar stories such as the birth of Christ, and the parables of the good Samaritan and the prodigal son. Its message about inclusivity and economic justice continue to empower many in their struggles for liberation. Luke is also noted for the prominence of women in its narrative. The general...

of disciples with whom such information was shared (see 9:18–22; 18:31–34, which suggest a limited audience of Jesus’ teachings). The memory, however, has apparently not been available to the women to help them understand the events they have witnessed in the preceding days, for no mention of such predictions is ever made in the course of or aftermath to the story of Jesus’ arrest, hearings, and execution (Luke 22 and 23). The chaos and horror of the actual events have blotted out the memory. Only
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