A Presença Feminina no Cristianismo Primitivo | Dra. Carina Prestes

Did you know that archaeological evidence shows that women played a central role in early Christianity? In this International Women's Day special, Dr. Carina Prestes reveals fascinating discoveries that show how significant the female presence was in the first centuries of the Christian faith. In this video, we explore three important archaeological structures predating the Edict of Milan that point to the strong participation of women in early Christianity. From paintings in the catacombs of Rome, mosaics in Israel, and frescoes in Syria, we discover how archaeology helps to reconstruct history and understand the role of women in the early church. What you will learn in this video: • The meaning of the "orans" paintings in the Catacombs of Rome and why most of them depict women. • The discovery of the Prayer Hall of Megiddo (Israel) and the historical mention of the woman named Akeptous. • The impressive fresco in the Dura-Europos House-Church (Syria) and its possible connection to the parable of the ten virgins (Matthew 25). • How archaeology confirms the active participation of women in the first four centuries of Christianity. • A spiritual reflection on how God continues to call people today to fulfill His purpose. 00:07 Introduction 00:15 3 structures that point to Christianity before the Edict of Milan 00:40 Catacombs of Rome and the “orans” paintings 01:56 Prayer hall of Megiddo (Israel) 03:16 House-Church of Dura-Europos (Syria) 04:07 The meaning of the Dura-Europos fresco If this content added value to your knowledge of history, biblical archaeology, and the role of women in Christianity, leave a like 👍, subscribe to the channel, and share this video so that more people can discover these fascinating historical evidences. #BiblicalArchaeology #WomenInHistory #EarlyChristianity #WomensDay #HistoryOfChristianity #ChristianArchaeology #BibleAndHistory #HistoricalTheology