The Hebrew Bible: A Literary Analysis
The Hebrew Bible remains a composite document consisting of various types of literature, which reflects the concerns and attitudes of various writers writing in various times and places (Baskin, n.d.). Because of critical issues, the previous context is not considered in framing the story of the creation of man and woman (Burnett, 2016). This causes Hebrew idioms to get lost in the transaction, such as a female being referred to as a “helper”. However, in Exod. 18:4 KJV and in Deut. 33:7 KJV, God is also referred to as a “helper” (Burnett, 2016). As you can see, there are many interpretations of the context, where the underlining meaning of the word “helper” could easily be confused or even become cynical when describing the roles of a
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5;7;31-:2-3 KJV), while continuously acknowledging the love and sexual attraction (Burnett, n.d.). Such anti-carnal ideas continuously have a large impact on the development of religious interpretation, further resulting in cynical implications. Overall, the absence in the Hebrew Bible of a considered discourse on the implications of human sexuality and dynamics creates further probability for cynical articulations. Therefore, I cannot agree with the writer's statement. Each person’s interpretation and the conclusion will bring about unique views regarding biblical narratives, and I do not view women as “dutiful wives or dangerous temptresses” (Molloy, 2010, p. 309). Therefore, I believe that we were all created equally in God’s image, all charged with dutiful responsibilities, and all must work toward making the life God gave us as plentiful and harmonious as possible.
References: Baskin, J. (n.d.). Women in the Bible. Retrieved from https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/women-in-the-bible/ Burnett, D. A. (2016, April 08). What is the Real Role of Women in “Pre-Fall” Creation and Why Many Evanelicals Get it Wrong. Retrieved from http://www.dburnett.com/?p=2659 Molloy, M. (2010). Experiencing the World’s Religions: Tradition, Challenge, and Change. (5th ed.). Retrieved from
5;7;31-:2-3 KJV), while continuously acknowledging the love and sexual attraction (Burnett, n.d.). Such anti-carnal ideas continuously have a large impact on the development of religious interpretation, further resulting in cynical implications. Overall, the absence in the Hebrew Bible of a considered discourse on the implications of human sexuality and dynamics creates further probability for cynical articulations. Therefore, I cannot agree with the writer's statement. Each person’s interpretation and the conclusion will bring about unique views regarding biblical narratives, and I do not view women as “dutiful wives or dangerous temptresses” (Molloy, 2010, p. 309). Therefore, I believe that we were all created equally in God’s image, all charged with dutiful responsibilities, and all must work toward making the life God gave us as plentiful and harmonious as possible.
References: Baskin, J. (n.d.). Women in the Bible. Retrieved from https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/women-in-the-bible/ Burnett, D. A. (2016, April 08). What is the Real Role of Women in “Pre-Fall” Creation and Why Many Evanelicals Get it Wrong. Retrieved from http://www.dburnett.com/?p=2659 Molloy, M. (2010). Experiencing the World’s Religions: Tradition, Challenge, and Change. (5th ed.). Retrieved from