Life at the time of the Gospels - Year 8 - RE - Jewish Life of Jesus

Role of women

10 Remarkable Women of the Bible | Guideposts
Discover the background and life lessons of these strong women in the Bible.
What does the bible say about women?
Some of these quotes about women need to be taken in the context of the society of the time. Read these and think about the role of women in society at this time.
Bible verses for: Gender Roles
This website looks at gender roles in biblical times

Map of the locations of Jesus's Story from BBC

What was life like at the time of the Gospels?

Galilee at the Time of Jesus
Daily Life In The Time Of Jesus
This site looks for historical pointers to see what was happening in the history of the region.
The world of Jesus' time

Is there a political message in the Gospels?
Jesus is considered as one of the most fascinating and influential personalities of all time; he has had a central role not only within the church but also in the development of western culture. This explains why, 2000 years later, we still talk about Jesus, and we still analyze the meaning of his speeches.
Jesus and Politics
Politics are at the center of the story of Jesus. His historical life ended with a political execution. Crucifixion was used by Rome for those who systematically rejected imperial authority, including chronically defiant slaves and subversives who were attracting a following. In the world of Jesus, a cross was always a Roman cross.
Did Jesus Get Involved in the Contemporary Politics in Israel?
And for the other side to the argument.... There is nothing recorded in the New Testament about Jesus Christ speaking out against any of the political issues of His day