The icon  Christ Teaches the Women invites the viewer to imagine Christ as the teacher. A group of women step out from a dark space into the light to receive him. Although not a biblical event from any text, Christ did address women continually during his ministry. The small abyss they have to cross indicates historical women in silent resignation waiting to be heard. This byzantine style icon collection of contemporary iconography includes some of Mary Jane Miller's best festive icons that deliberately include women. "I believe the bible story and ancient iconography did not mentione the feminine aspect fully or portray its wisdom" 18”x 24”