Mary in the<i> Protevangelium of James</i>: A Jewish Woman in the Temple?

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  • Megan Nutzman University of Chicago

Abstract

The account of Mary’s presence in the temple shows the author’s knowledge of contemporary Jewish practices concerning women who had such access: accused adulteresses, the weavers of the curtains, and Nazirites.

Author Biography

Megan Nutzman, University of Chicago

Classics Department, PhD Candidate

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2013-07-16

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