In his book, Junia: The First Woman Apostle, Eldon Jay Epp lays out a thorough and detailed case from the original languages that Junia must be a woman.20 Sept 2020
Who is the only female disciple?
Junia is "the only female apostle named in the New Testament". Ian Elmer states that Junia and Andronicus are the only "apostles" associated with Rome that were greeted by Paul in his letter to the Romans.
Was there any female disciples?
Female disciples Jewish women disciples, including Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Susanna, had accompanied Jesus during his ministry and supported him out of their private means.
Who was the woman with the 12 disciples?
Mary
Who is the first woman disciple?
The name "Junia" appears in Romans 16:7, and Paul identifies her (along with Andronicus) as "prominent among the apostles." In this important work, Epp investigates the mysterious disappearance of Junia from the traditions of the church.