Bible and Women's History
Women and the Bible: from biblical heroines to contemporary analysis of the Bible's treatment of women. Resources and links.
Comments on Genesis
An excerpt from Elizabeth Cady Stanton's The Woman's Bible: interpreting the first chapters of Genesis and the role of women.
An excerpt from Elizabeth Cady Stanton's The Woman's Bible: interpreting the first chapters of Genesis and the role of women.
Salome
In the New Testament she's famous for asking for the head of St. John the Baptist -- and she's also been a favorite subject for artists, her depiction reflecting the fantasies of each time. Find a brief biography of Salome with notes about many of the depictions in art -- with links.
In the New Testament she's famous for asking for the head of St. John the Baptist -- and she's also been a favorite subject for artists, her depiction reflecting the fantasies of each time. Find a brief biography of Salome with notes about many of the depictions in art -- with links.
Salome and Herodias
By Barbara Nell. The story of Salome and Herodias, a "curious" mother-and-daughter pair.
By Barbara Nell. The story of Salome and Herodias, a "curious" mother-and-daughter pair.
Mary Magdalene
N. S. Gill, About.com Guide to Ancient History, on Mary Magdalene's story.
N. S. Gill, About.com Guide to Ancient History, on Mary Magdalene's story.
And Adam Knew Eve...
Bibliography (of print resources) on sexuality in Biblical times.
Bibliography (of print resources) on sexuality in Biblical times.
Aseneth
A web site focusing on the story of Joseph and Aseneth, from the Old Testament Pseudepigrapha. Joseph, the patriarch in the Old Testament, married the Egyptian Aseneth. Site includes an overview, a translation of the text, a bibliography and links for more information. Student essays on Aseneth and Joseph are also included.
A web site focusing on the story of Joseph and Aseneth, from the Old Testament Pseudepigrapha. Joseph, the patriarch in the Old Testament, married the Egyptian Aseneth. Site includes an overview, a translation of the text, a bibliography and links for more information. Student essays on Aseneth and Joseph are also included.
The Bible for Woman Suffrage
Bishop J. W. Bashford find that the Bible supports women's rights. Pre-1920, undated.
Bishop J. W. Bashford find that the Bible supports women's rights. Pre-1920, undated.
Gospel of Mary Magdalene
Gnostic Christians revered Mary Magdalene as a disciple of Jesus. In this excerpt from their gospel, Mary tells the other disciples of Jesus' words to her in a vision.
Gnostic Christians revered Mary Magdalene as a disciple of Jesus. In this excerpt from their gospel, Mary tells the other disciples of Jesus' words to her in a vision.
Jezebel Revisited
A feminist interpretation of Jezebel's reputation. Informal, not at all academic, and very readable.
A feminist interpretation of Jezebel's reputation. Informal, not at all academic, and very readable.
Makeda, Queen of Sheba
Tracy Marks presents her story of the Queen of Sheba, including an extensive set of links and a bibliography.
Tracy Marks presents her story of the Queen of Sheba, including an extensive set of links and a bibliography.
Rahab the Harlot
This site honors a key figure in the taking of Jericho in the Hebrew Bible and a foremother of Jesus according to the New Testament.
This site honors a key figure in the taking of Jericho in the Hebrew Bible and a foremother of Jesus according to the New Testament.
Reclaiming Eve: Feminist Commentary on Genesis/Creation
A summary of some of the feminist commentaries on the Biblical stories of creation, with links to more detailed summaries of the ideas of many scholars and commentators.
A summary of some of the feminist commentaries on the Biblical stories of creation, with links to more detailed summaries of the ideas of many scholars and commentators.
Veiled Exhortation to Wear the Veil: Ethos as Paradigm...
.. in Moral Persuasion. An analysis of Paul's argument for veiling women in public worship (1 Corinthians 11:2-16). To read the article, you'll need the (free) Acrobat Reader.
.. in Moral Persuasion. An analysis of Paul's argument for veiling women in public worship (1 Corinthians 11:2-16). To read the article, you'll need the (free) Acrobat Reader.
Zamzam, the Well of Ishmael
The story of Abraham and Hagar, from the Muslim tradition.
The story of Abraham and Hagar, from the Muslim tradition.