Joanna is a feminine given name deriving from Koine Greek: Ἰωάννα, romanized: Iōanna from Hebrew: יוֹחָנָה, romanized: Yôḥānāh, lit. 'God is gracious'. Variants in English include Joan, Joann, Joanne, and Johanna. Other forms of the name in English are Jan, Jane, Janet, Janice, Jean, and Jeanne. The earliest recorded occurrence of the name Joanna, in Luke 8:3, refers to ...
Joanna is mentioned in the Bible only in the Gospel of Luke. The Herod that Joanna’s husband was steward for was the tetrarch of Galilee, so Joanna herself must have lived in Tiberias, the capital of Galilee. Scholars believe Joanna may have been a key source of much of the detailed information Luke included in his writings about the life of ...
Joanna appears in the New Testament as one of the lesser-known yet significant female followers of Jesus. She is mentioned primarily in the Gospel of Luke, in two key passages that highlight both her role and dedication. According to Luke 8:1-3, she was the wife of Chuza, a manager in the household of Herod Antipas (the Tetrarch of Galilee).
The female characters in the Bible have been an enduring source of fascination and inspiration for many readers. Joanna, one of the women identified in the New Testament, played a crucial role in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. This article explores Joanna’s significance and contributions to Christianity – offering a fresh perspective and insight into who she was, and how she ...
The Untold Story of Joanna: A Powerful Woman in the New Testament
Music video by Kool & The Gang performing Joanna.© 1983 The Island Def Jam Music Group