Feminism’s hidden identity in the Bible is a strong point to be made as a result of those who lead, ruled, and respected women as an important and equal aspect of society. Despite its reputation for being patriarchal, the Bible contains powerful portrayals of women. Jesus himself treated women with respect. It is argued that because of Eve being created from Adam, women were destined to be lesser, always depending on men. Yet there are a multitude of stories in the bible that do not treat women as beings of less worth. Proverbs 31:26 states “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teachings of kindness on her tongue.
Miriam
Commonly, the story of Miriam is told from a perspective in which she is seen as someone who was once the responsible …show more content…
That does not, however, mean that they are in any way less qualified for the job than what a man would be. Women tend to face slightly more discrepancies than men and because of that idea. Those who consider themselves to be progressive feminists, attempt to works towards a place in which either person can do a job without being subject to ridicule based on their gender. Deborah did what any person in a ruling role would do, she stood beside a choice she felt was best for …show more content…
He stood with those who wanted to stone her and said “let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone,” (Student’s Life Application Study Bible, John 8:7). After the accusers heard what he said, they slowly began to turn away. Jesus looked to the woman and asked if they had condemned her and when she replied to him with a simple “no”, he confessed to her that he also would not condemn her. Although some would state that the woman was deserving of being stoned, Jesus did not see that to be fit. He would not punish her, instead he would just acknowledge her as a human making a mistake and allowed her that
Miriam
Commonly, the story of Miriam is told from a perspective in which she is seen as someone who was once the responsible …show more content…
That does not, however, mean that they are in any way less qualified for the job than what a man would be. Women tend to face slightly more discrepancies than men and because of that idea. Those who consider themselves to be progressive feminists, attempt to works towards a place in which either person can do a job without being subject to ridicule based on their gender. Deborah did what any person in a ruling role would do, she stood beside a choice she felt was best for …show more content…
He stood with those who wanted to stone her and said “let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone,” (Student’s Life Application Study Bible, John 8:7). After the accusers heard what he said, they slowly began to turn away. Jesus looked to the woman and asked if they had condemned her and when she replied to him with a simple “no”, he confessed to her that he also would not condemn her. Although some would state that the woman was deserving of being stoned, Jesus did not see that to be fit. He would not punish her, instead he would just acknowledge her as a human making a mistake and allowed her that