Thecla
- When she first appears on the scene in the Acts of Paul and Thecla, Thecla (~1st century CE) is leading a normal middle class life. But leaning out of her balcony, she hears the preaching of Paul and decides on a different path. After following Paul for a while, she is confirmed as a teacher in her own right and begins an illustrious career.
- Although it’s been speculated Thecla never really existed, her legend inspired many women to pursue a life of philosophy.
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Thecla (1st century CE)
- Lived her life as a teacher that had an illustrious career;
- She appeared on the scene in the Acts of Paul and Thecla; and
- Despite the speculations that Thecla may have never actually existed, she has inspired many women to pursue a life of philosophy.
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