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,...
Artwork by Harlem Renaissance painter, William Johnson
When we endure suffering, to have someone truly see, and to remain with us in the midst of it, is a powerful thing.
Life and living is a joyful thing, and we celebrate that during Holy Week. The season of Easter arrives in the midst of blooming flowers, the sparkle of the sun on raindrops ...
We all live each day with a certain amount of grief simmering under the surface. It is there, even if we fail to acknowledge its existence. Not just the grief associated with losing a loved one, but also the ambiguous grief. That one mediocre grade that kept you from your dream school, the friendship that ended abruptly, the realization that you ma...
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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