When Scripture Hurts: Reading Deuteronomy 21 as Women bible reading hebrew bible hermeneutics women in ministry women in religion women interpreters women's interpretation Sep 29, 2026

When Scripture Hurts: Reading Deuteronomy 21 as Women

by Dr. Melissa RamosĀ 

There are passages of the Bible we would rather skip.

Not because we don't believe the Bible matters. Sometimes it is precisely because it matters so much that certain passages are difficult to read. We encounter words about women's bodies, sexuality, marriage, violence,...

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Active Reading: A Method For Deeper Engagement active reading bible reading critical reading engagement expanding our perspective hermeneutics isaiah 5 metaphor mindset old testament passive reading scripture song of songs viticulture Mar 22, 2022

How to Actively Read:

Last week we began exploring the difference between passive reading and active reading, and how this relates to our own particular Bible reading style.

It is natural to sit back and just listen to a sermon, including Scripture being read. But is this active engagement? When I teach college students how to engage with biblica...

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Her-Meneutics: Women as Authoritative Interpreters of Scripture hermeneutics women interpreters women's interpretation Jan 11, 2022

Whom do you consider an authoritative person to answer questions about the Bible or sacred Scripture? As an authorityĀ on translations from Hebrew or Greek manuscripts of the Bible? As the author of a study Bible or commentary or theological work? Are the persons who come to mind only or mainly men?

Women as Authoritative Interpreters of Scripture

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