Category: OT cultural backgrounds

Securing Their Future: the Daughters of Zelophehad

Posted in courage, Old Testament, OT cultural backgrounds, Patriarchy, social justice, women of the Bible1 Comment

Does the Old Testament contain one of the oldest examples of an appeal for women’s rights? The story of the daughters of Zelophehad in Numbers 27 is one that you may never have noticed. It’s a fair guess that you never learned about it in kids’ church, haven’t been to a Bible study where this text… Continue reading Securing Their Future: the Daughters of Zelophehad

Q&A: Do Genesis 3 and Ephesians 5 make men spiritual leaders? (Part 1)

Posted in Correcting errors, leadership in the home, marriage, Old Testament, OT cultural backgrounds, Patriarchy, Q&A, Uncategorized3 Comments

Q: Bronwen, I notice that twice in Genesis 3, God addresses Adam about the broken commandment, but doesn’t mention it to Eve. This seems to imply that God doesn’t hold her accountable as the leader, but instead holds Adam responsible as the spiritual leader. Looking forward, just as Eve was not trusted with the responsibility… Continue reading Q&A: Do Genesis 3 and Ephesians 5 make men spiritual leaders? (Part 1)

Hagar and the ‘God Who Sees Me’ (Part 1)

Posted in Old Testament, OT cultural backgrounds, women, women of the Bible1 Comment

This is part 1 of a 2 post series. Pregnancy – you might desperately long for it, or recoil from it. It might evoke unbelievable joy or the depths of despair. It’s a fair call to say this is one situation that almost never creates a wholly neutral emotional response. There are many reasons why a… Continue reading Hagar and the ‘God Who Sees Me’ (Part 1)