Research Papers

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Hrotsvit of Gandersheim: 10th Century Poet and Playwright

Brenda M. Johnson, M.A.

An analysis of selected texts by Hrotsvit of Gandersheim, a tenth-century Saxon poet, playwright, and historian--the first Western writer to adapt classical dramatic form and verse to Christian themes, and the first Saxon poet.



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Imagine Being Human-An Anthropology of Mutuality

Mary Aquin O'Neill, RSM, Ph.D.

An examination of three great Western myths with a view to discovering their import for Christian anthropology.



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In Memory of Her: The Annointing Woman (Mark 14. 3-9)

Brenda M. Johnson, M.A.

An analysis of  Mark 14.3-9, the story of the woman who annoints Jesus.



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Lydia and Priscilla - Role Models for Today

Brenda Johnson, M.A.

An examination of the roles of Lydia and Priscilla in early the church.



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Mary(am): Mary in the New Testament and the Quran

Brenda M. Johnson, M.A.

A comparitive study of Mary in the New Testament and in the Quran.



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Recovering Women's Leadership in Early Christianity

Brenda M. Johnson, M.A.

An examination of the leadership of women in the Christian church during the first six centuries, A.D.



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The Martyrdom of Perpetua and Felicitas

Brenda M. Johnson, M.A.

An examination of a third century A.D. account of martyrdom.



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The Personification of Wisdom in Proverbs 1, 8, & 9

Brenda M. Johnson, M.A.

A study of the evolution of the female wisdom figure seen n Proverbs 1, 8, and 9.



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The Samaritan Woman at the Well (John 4.7- 42) Vessel or Disciple?

Brenda M. Johnson, M.A.

An analysis of John 4. 7-42.