Mary, Martha, and the “Good Part”: A Feminist Evaluation of the Glorification of Sacrifice in Latter-day Saint Culture

Authors

Harriet Norcross

Keywords

Mary and Martha, Christian studies, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints studies

Abstract

Susa Young Gates Award Essay

Honorable Mention

In the tenth chapter of Luke, Jesus Christ visits the home of sisters Mary and Martha. While Mary sits at the Savior’s feet and listens to his words, Martha bustles about doing what she thinks is her duty, serving others (The Holy Bible, Luke 10:38-42). When she complains to Christ that her sister is not helping her with the work, He will not instruct Mary to leave his side, instead telling Martha that her sister has chosen the good part.

Recommended Citation

Norcross, Harriet (2022) "Mary, Martha, and the “Good Part”: A Feminist Evaluation of the Glorification of Sacrifice in Latter-day Saint Culture," AWE (A Woman’s Experience): Vol. 9, Article 5.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/awe/vol9/iss1/5