The Bible’s Supporting Players: Silas
A faithful traveling companion of Paul, Silas might well be a model for some of today’s social activists who fight against the exploitation of workers.
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The Bible’s Supporting Players: Tamar
If it sounds like this Canaanite woman was a piece of meat bought at the marketplace, read on: It gets worse.
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The Bible’s Supporting Players: Jeroboam
During the 10th century B.C., Jeroboam became king of Israel, after the secession of the northern kingdom from Judah.
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The Bible’s Supporting Players: The Canaanite Woman
This New Testament mother could be the patron saint for Women Who Speak Up.
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The Bible’s Supporting Players: Rahab
Only four Old Testament women are named in Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus (1:1-17), so these must be special great-great-grandmothers.
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Blessed Lady Jacoba and Almond Treats
Lady Jacoba (now Blessed Jacoba) was deeply struck by St. Francis of Assisi and consequently became a Third Order Franciscan. She kindly offered one special luxury to the humble man of Assisi.
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