The Friend at Midnight: A ‘realistic’ reading as a feminist tool

The voices of women have historically been muted in biblical texts from their ancient to more modern interpretations. This article will attempt ‘unhide’ the Parable Friend at Midnight by using a combination social-scientific criticism and ‘realistic’ reading as methodology inform an understanding how 1st-century Mediterranean audiences would understood be present parable where might not. In world, were key figures facilitating group hospitality values, baking supply bread, caring for children. These women, however, are not directly mentioned often excluded commentaries. contribution aims pave way forward New Testament commentaries only include but also focus on roles importance Midnight. Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications: nature this contributes debate church investigating value that had parables Jesus. By text, emphasis is given Bible representation today.