Exploring the True Identity of Junia: Prominent among the Apostles

ABSTRACT

Exploring the true identities of women who made significant contributions to early Christianity is a fascinating study. When comparing names, events, and similarities, we can attempt to unveil the actual identities of women who contributed to the establishment of the early church. This article will present recent well-documented studies that shed new light on the true identity of Junia, hailed by Paul in Rom 16:7 as “outstanding among the apostles.” Additionally, it will highlight new possibilities regarding Junia’s contribution to the propagation of the gospel, both before and after Christ’s resurrection, emphasising the valuable role of women in the early church as well as the value of scholarly investigative studies in reducing the anonymity that surrounds women in biblical history.

Keywords:

• Epistle to the Romans
• Junia
• Paul the Apostle
• women in the Bible