Wright's claim that women were persecuted 'equally' with men is an overstatement
Mike analyzes Wright's specific wording. While both men and women were imprisoned, we have no data on whether persecution was truly equal in degree or severity.
Wright's second claim is that the best explanation of women being persecuted is that they were 'leaders, influential figures within the Christian community.' Mike acknowledges women could move more freely during persecution (e.g., women at the cross), but questions whether persecution of women necessarily implies leadership.
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