Typically, the stories/narratives detailing the lives and experiences of biblical women are written from the perspective of the male gaze; in service or part of a larger male-centered narrative; misrepresented and misinterpreted reflecting a patriarchal and misogynist culture; divided into mothers and whores; demon possessed or otherwise ill; and rarely studied or the focu Typically, the stories/narratives detailing the lives and experiences of biblical women are written from the perspective of the male gaze; in service or part of a larger male-centered narrative; misrepresented and misinterpreted reflecting a patriarchal and misogynist culture; divided into mothers and whores; demon possessed or otherwise ill; and rarely studied or the focus of preaching. This Bible study/sermon series will elevate and center the narratives of biblical women who either directly or indirectly, experienced some kind of emotional distress amid a patriarchal culture and found a way to navigate life in ways that enabled their own flourishing as well as that of the larger community. We will mine these stories for womanist tenets of traditional communalism (community wholeness), radical subjectivity (she matters), redemptive self-love (loving oneself regardless-bodycentric), and critical engagement (confronting the Powers).
Badass Women of the Bible: Inspiration from Biblical Women Who Challenged and Subverted Patriarchy
Typically, the stories/narratives detailing the lives and experiences of biblical women are written from the perspective of the male gaze; in service or part of a larger male-centered narrative; misrepresented and misinterpreted reflecting a patriarchal and misogynist culture; divided into mothers and whores; demon possessed or otherwise ill; and rarely studied or the focu Typically, the stories/narratives detailing the lives and experiences of biblical women are written from the perspective of the male gaze; in service or part of a larger male-centered narrative; misrepresented and misinterpreted reflecting a patriarchal and misogynist culture; divided into mothers and whores; demon possessed or otherwise ill; and rarely studied or the focus of preaching. This Bible study/sermon series will elevate and center the narratives of biblical women who either directly or indirectly, experienced some kind of emotional distress amid a patriarchal culture and found a way to navigate life in ways that enabled their own flourishing as well as that of the larger community. We will mine these stories for womanist tenets of traditional communalism (community wholeness), radical subjectivity (she matters), redemptive self-love (loving oneself regardless-bodycentric), and critical engagement (confronting the Powers).
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Nikkeshia –
I felt there was some stretching here and there, but I appreciate the focus on women in different ways, consideration of women that have been largely overlooked, and emphasis on social justice. I’d recommend it for a fresh perspective.
Cheryl –
Chrystal –
Shirley Baser –
Ann Sicker –
Phil Lucia –
Kayla –
Cherice Ullrich –
Jessica –
Kathy Findley –
leah schooler –
NaDine Rawls –
Corey Brown –
Marsha –
SA McMillan –
Jantzen –
Joyce Adams –
Isis Pettway –
Sway Jones –
Christina Tillery –
Maeghan –
Remi –
Libby French –
Shirley Wheeler –
Olivia Gray –
Loganne meyer –
Ahleekeh Hinton –
Janene –
brandi burnett –
Charissa –
Krystal –
Lillie Wilson –
Michele D Irby –
Daffodil –
Michelle Bryant-Bell –
pamela key –
ANDREW MORGAN –
Latiqua Smith –