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Sep 3, 2020 · Women of the Bible. The first book was published in April 2019 to much acclaim — copies have sold out across the world, Laor says — which spurred the Israeli photographer to continue her quest. The newer photos, some with multiple women in one frame, will be part of her second book, which she aims to complete in two years, rather than six.
Priscilla, an example of co-laboring in the gospel (Rom 16:3–5; Acts 18:2–3, 18–20, 24–26) Priscilla and her husband, Aquila, played a pivotal role in the expansion of the church in Corinth, Ephesus, Rome, and beyond. We meet this couple in Acts 18, where they catch Paul’s attention as kindred spirits: fellow tentmakers and entrepreneurs.
For centuries, art has portrayed biblical women in ways that reflect society’s attitudes towards women and their role. Depictions of female biblical figures fluctuate according to historical and social perceptions. Jewish art often features heroic and worthy women who, through their courageous deeds, helped to triumph over Israel’s enemies.
Mar 8, 2024 · Celebrating Women in Scripture. March 8, 2024. On this International Women’s Day, above all we want to focus on the intrinsic value of women and the invitation to kingdom work that God extends to those who follow Him. From the very beginning, women were created with care and intentionality in the image—the likeness—of the Creator of the ...
Jun 23, 2021 · The New Testament describes Jewish women’s social roles in the late Second Temple period: in the home, in business ventures (especially textiles), in synagogues and the Temple, serving as patrons of the early Jesus movement, and as suffering from and being healed of various ailments. Despite the variety of examples of women’s agency, many Christian interpreters paint an historically ...
Jesus held women personally responsible for their own behavior as seen in his dealings with the woman at the well (John 4:16–18), the woman taken in adultery (John 8:10–11), and the sinful woman who anointed his feet (Luke 7:44–50 and the other three gospels). Jesus dealt with each as having the personal freedom and enough self-determination to deal with their own repentance and forgiveness.
Dec 21, 2022 · Deborah. As the only female judge mentioned in the Bible, Deborah is known for being a compassionate leader (of which there weren't many in Biblical times). She worked to purge the nation of those ...
