Lydia und Berenike

"Lydia and Berenice" offers a deep insight into the life stories of two remarkable women who play a central role in the biblical narrative of Paul. Lydia, the God-fearing seller of purple, and the Jewish queen Berenice represent different social backgrounds and reactions to the teachings of Christianity. While Lydia is baptized and thus embraces the new faith, Berenice remains untouched by the words of the Apostle. This biography not only illuminates the individual life worlds of the two women but also the cultural and historical contexts that influenced their decisions. Through the analysis of Lukan accounts as well as non-biblical sources, the complexity of their characters and the significance of their reactions to the Gospel become clear. The author, Eva Ebel, manages to take readers on a captivating journey through history and faith.