In the patriarchal landscape of ancient times, Jesus of Nazareth stood as a revolutionary figure challenging societal norms, particularly in his interactions with women. This exploration aims to shed light on how Jesus defied conventional gender roles, offering a fresh perspective on the empowerment and dignity of women. This is an important subject because there... Continue Reading →
What Jesus thought about Women in the Bible
Christianity elevated the status of women more than any other religious or political system during the first century. Jesus’ disciples included several women (Luke 8:1-3), a practice very rare among the rabbis of his day. Not only that, but Christ’s first recorded disclosure of his own identity as the true Messiah was made to a woman (John 4:25-26). This... Continue Reading →
Great Women Leaders of the Bible
Skeptics today assert that the Bible was dominated by religious patriarchy--a social system in which males hold the primary power, political leadership, and authority within society. Feminists have accused the Bible of having this unjust religious system that is oppressive towards women. Here are some scripture references that indicate important political and social positions that women... Continue Reading →