Kontextuelle Bibelauslegung. Die Kirchenväter und die Prophetinnen

Bible interpretation constitutes a considerable part of patristic literature. In parti­cular, Old Testament prophecy plays an important role in early Christian exegesis. The inter­preters are likewise concerned with the biblical prophets and prophetesses. On the one hand, prophetesses are seen as persons with divine authority who act in the name of God. On the other hand, the church fathers struggle with their speaking in the public. The biblical texts are received and interpreted in specific cultural, religious, socio-political, and personal contexts which have an important impact on the image of the biblical prophetesses and also of women in general.