The Women of Genesis

Examining modern issues through the lens of the women in the Book of Genesis

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The story of the Rape of Dinah highlights ongoing issues of victim blaming in our society.

Liz Levin•624 Views•November 17, 2022•Dinah,Rape,Women's Role

Examining the story of Tamar and Judah through the lens of ambition (i.e., Tamar's ambition to continue Judah's family line)

Rachel and Leah (and their maidservants) gave Jacob 12 sons and a daughter. What can they teach us about motherhood?

The story of Hagar shows the powerlessness of those who are enslaved.

Liz Levin•1076 Views•October 30, 2022•Sarah,Hagar,Slavery

Unlike her husband Isaac, who should little agency in the Biblical text, Rebecca shows a great deal of personal agency - the original "girl boss."

The Sarah of the Biblical text was not always the paradigm of holiness that later commentators tried to make her out to be.

Liz Levin•931 Views•October 24, 2022•Sarah,Matriarchs,Prophet

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