The healing of the bleeding woman (Matthew 9:20-22, Mark 5:25-34, Luke 8:43-48) is often interpreted as a demonstration of Jesus' power. However, considering the cultural and religious context of first-century Judaism, what deeper theological implication does her act of touching Jesus' cloak reveal about the shift occurring in understanding ritual purity and access to divine grace?
Reference: Matthew 9:20-22, Mark 5:25-34, Luke 8:43-48