The Women of Israel: Treasures from Ancient Near Eastern Literature
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Date:
7/26/2024
Type:
Lecture
Price:
FREE
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Ancient Near Eastern (ANE) literature provides a wealth of information on the status of women in the home, in public, in the economy, religion, healthcare, the law, and countless other contexts in Israel and beyond during the biblical period. From Mesopotamia to Egypt, scribes (female and male) recorded details that enlighten us on the lives of women in ancient Israel. Through the legacy of scribes, we learn about pregnancy, childbirth, youth, home life, sexuality, violence against women, barrenness, abortion, trade by women, literacy, the lives of privileged women, and much more. In this session, we will examine some of the literary treasures that help understand the role of women in Israel.
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Hélène Dallaire (Denver Seminary) served as a presenter at the 2020 ETS Conference, Christianity and Islam, Nov. 16-20, 2020.
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