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<p>Acknowledgments vii</p> <p>Introduction: The Search Begins 1</p> <p>1 Cherchez la Femme 7</p> <p>2 Who Was in the Apostle Club? 27</p> <p>3 Was the “Lady in Red” an Apostle? 47</p> <p>4 What About Thecla? 61</p> <p>5 A Woman of Her Times 77</p> <p>6 What Was in Paul’s Letter? 111</p> <p>7 How Did Junia Get Lost? 127</p> <p>8 Which Bible Can You Believe? 153</p> <p>9 The Saints We Left Behind 177</p> <p>10 Finding Junia 203</p> <p>Discussion Questions 219</p> <p>Notes 227</p> <p>Bibliography 257</p> <p>The Author 263</p> <p>Index 265</p>

"This is a very readable introduction to some of the characters and stories about women from early Christianity that are known to scholars but are often forgotten rather than celebrated in the rest of the church." (<i>U.S. Catholic Magazine</i>, January 2007)

<p><b>Rena Pederson's</b> distinguished career in journalism includes serving for sixteen years as editorial page editor of the Dallas Morning News. She is a former finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and was a member of the Pulitzer Prize board for nine years. A winner of multiple writing awards, Pederson is the author of two books—What's Next? Women Redefining Their Dreams in the Prime of Life and What's Missing? Inspiration for Women Seeking Faith and Joy in Their Lives.</p>

<p>Praise for The Lost Apostle</p> <p>"Pederson—a former editorial page editor at the Dallas Morning News . . . presents the linguistic, historical, and theological rationales used to justify displacing the biblical reference to a female apostle. What she finds is fascinating! Not only about Junia, but also about two other little-known female leaders of the Jesus movement . . . Ms. Pederson's constant surprise at her discoveries gives the book an authentic appeal."<br /> —Dwight A. Moody, Dallas Morning News</p> <p>"Engagingly written and intelligently documented, this book is recommended as a worthy contribution."<br /> —Library Journal</p> <p>"Thanks to Rena Pederson for digging into The Case of the Missing Apostle like a good police reporter. Junia the apostle was one of the first victims of identity theft. Restoring her name is a service to women everywhere."</p> <p>—Linda Ellerbee, award-winning television producer, journalist, and best-selling author of Take Big Bites, Move On, and And So It Goes</p> <p>"As a clergywoman, I am strengthened by Rena Pederson's work. She has done what should have been done years ago. Junia is the role model we've been searching for."<br /> —Dr. Sheron Patterson, senior minister, Highland Hills United Methodist Church; newspaper columnist; and author, Sisters: A Mile in Her Shoes, Lessons from the Lives of Old Testament Women</p>

"Thanks to Rena Pederson for digging into The Case of the Missing Apostle like a good police reporter. Junia the apostle was one of the first victims of identity theft.  Restoring her name is a service to women everywhere."<br /> —Linda Ellerbee<b>,</b> award-winning television producer, journalist and best-selling author of <i>Take Big Bites, Move On,</i> and <i>And So It Goes</i> <p>"Reading Pederson’s work is like perusing a reporter’s notebook. She invites anyone who turns these pages to help her think about which question to ask next in the search for truth. In the end, she rewards her readers for sharing this spiritual, intellectual, and journalistic pursuit by reminding us that the best human searches are satisfied with a discovery that the truth we seek is actually seeking us."<br /> —William B. Lawrence, dean; professor of American church history, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University</p> <p>"As a clergywoman I am strengthened by Rena's work. She has done what should have been done years ago. Junia is the role model we've been searching for. This should be required reading in seminaries."<br /> —Dr. Sheron Patterson, senior minister, Highland Hills United Methodist Church; newspaper columnist; and author of <i>Sisters: A Mile in Her Shoes, Lessons from the Lives of Old Testament Women</i></p>

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