Women in the Gospels of Luke and Letter of Paul
             The concept of woman always seems to be a delicate topic in all types of literature. Many people believe some passages in the Bible to even portray women as inferior to men. In Paul's letters to the Corinthians, women seem to be beneath men, instead of equal. However, in many other Bible passages, like the gospel of Luke and even Paul's letters to the Romans, women are glorified as holy and the givers of life. The gospel of Luke describes Mary, the mother of Jesus, who arguably is the most important women in the entire Bible. He also speaks of Mary Magdalene, a woman who becomes one of his closet disciples. In the letters to the Romans, Paul thanks a woman for saving his life. He also mentions Mary and says that she has "worked hard for you" (R 16:6). However, Paul's letters to the Corinthians lacks the kindness and compassion he wrote with in Romans, and therefore the accusation of Paul being harsh towards women and almost misogynistic are certainly true.
             Paul's description of woman and his tone when he compares them to man creates the feeling that Paul is a prejudice disciple against the opposite sex. He creates a barrier between men and women with this style and use of vocabulary in his writings to the Corinthians. Paul speaks at how a woman cannot get a divorce, and if she does she must remain single or "become reconciled to her husband" (C 7:11). However, his only words about men is that they should avoid divorcing their wives. Paul also seems to believe that man are chosen in the eyes of God over women. Since God created man primarily and then used man to create women, she must be inferior to the race of men. Men, according to Paul, need no veil, as they are closer and not shameful in the eyes of the Lord. However, a woman must pray with a headdress, or it will be considered shameful. Paul writes that men are the "image and glory of...