CONTENTS: Foreword Acknowledgements Abbreviations General Introduction Chapter 1: Literary Analysis of John 20:1–18 Introduction 1.1. The Delimitation of the Text (Jn 20:1–18) 1.2. The Literary Unity of the Text 1.3. The Literary Setting of the Text 1.4. Textual Criticism of John 20:1–18 1.5. Criticism of the Source, Composition and Redaction (Jn 20:1-18) 1.6. The Literary Form 1.7. The Literary Structure (Jn 20:1-18) Conclusion Chapter 2: An Exegetical Study of John 20:1–18 Introduction 2.1. Unearthing the Tomb (Jn 20:1–10) 2.2. Faith Shining (Jn 20:11–18) Exegetical Conclusion Chapter 3: A Narrative Analysis of John 20:1–18 Introduction 3.1. The Narrator 3.2. The Narratee 3.3. The Narrative Elements of the Text (Jn 20:1–18) 3.4. Author and Readers’ Analysis in the Narrative 3.5. Analysis of the Plot (Jn 20:1–18) 3.6. The Narrative’s Characters (Jn 20:1–18) Conclusion Chapter 4: Women Disciples, Mary Magdalene’s Discipleship and Her Role Introduction 4.1. Concept of Discipleship 4.2. Women Disciples in the Gospels 4.3. Portrayal of Mary Magdalene in the Synoptic Gospels 4.4. Portrayal of Mary Magdalene in Johannine Gospel 4.5. Role of Mary Magdalene in the Johannine Community and Traditions, Conclusion, Chapter 5: Empowering Women’s Discipleship: A Call for Participation in Mission Introduction, 5.1. Empowerment, Participation and Mission, 5.2. Jesus Empowers His Disciples, 5.3. Empowering Women’s Discipleship for Participation, 5.4. Empowering Women’s Discipleship for Mission, 5.5. The Participation of Consecrated Women in the Church, Conclusion, General Conclusion, Bibliography.