Barbara E. Reid, OP, is a Dominican Sister of Grand Rapids, Michigan. She holds a PhD in biblical studies from The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, and is professor of New Testament and vice president and academic dean at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. Her most recent books are "Taking Up the Cross: New Testament Interpretations Through Latina and Feminist Eyes" (Fortress Press, 2007), "The Gospel According to Matthew" (Liturgical Press, 2005), "Parables for Preachers" (3 volumes; Liturgical Press, 1999, 2, 2001), and "Choosing the Better Part? Women in the Gospel of L...