Jerusalem besieged is a sad, desolate, women. Since time immemorial beleaguered cities have been personified as grieving women. Is any representation better than no representation?
When Ruth swears loyalty to her mother-in-law Naomi we finally get a Biblical story with women at the heart. But before long it’s all about finding a husband for Ruth, and her producing a baby. Is Ruth good for women?
When Ruth swears loyalty to her mother-in-law Naomi we finally get a Biblical story with women at the heart. But before long it’s all about finding a husband for Ruth, and her producing a baby. Is Ruth good for women?
Is Esther a feminist hero or just a girl who won a beauty contest with a very bossy uncle? We’ll look at the rise of Vashti as a hero, and consider what options Esther had and how she fares as a female role model.