2007-08-27 10:25:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Ruth, etc., was written by men.
2007-08-28 01:41:14 · update #1
mazell41 - they didn't write the Bible...whether or not they were heroes is another matter.
2007-08-28 01:42:10 · update #2
Explain to me how you came to this conclusion, exactly. Was it because someone "told" you or was it that you went back in time? Because since nobody alive knows exactly which people wrote ALL the books of the Bible, I seriously doubt that you would know either. Some of the authors are just quesses by so called scholars. Besides there are a few books that are solely written about women. Please learn for yourself.
2007-08-27 10:43:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps no woman actually wrote the words down, but women are a vital part of the Bible.
There are entire books detailing both Ruth and Esther and their contributions to Jewish nation. There was Deborah, who was regarded as a "King", and was a wise and faithful ruler.
Rahab, who was a prostitute, redeemed herself, and was rewarded by becoming an ancestor to Jesus. Sarah was the "Mother" of the Jewish nation.
In the new testament, of course is Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and her cousin Elizabeth, Mother of John the Baptist, but there was also Mary Magdalene, Martha, Mary (sister of Lazarus) as well as countless others who were named in the Bible as faithful workers in the early church. There was the unnamed "Woman at the Well" who brought the news that Jesus was the promised Messiah to the Samaritans.
There were "bad girls" too. Jezebel comes to mind right off.
Women played important parts throughout the Bible, and their contributions are to be valued highly.
2007-08-27 17:55:51 · answer #2 · answered by Barry F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard that before let alone boasted about it. As you know now that is a false statement. There were many female heroes in that time period also. Know your facts before you make sweeping statements. You don't have to take other people's word for anything. Research it for yourself. That way you will be able to ask intelligent questions.
2007-08-27 17:39:52 · answer #3 · answered by mazell41 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are the books of Ruth and Esther and Judith in the OT.
2007-08-27 17:31:09 · answer #4 · answered by carl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about the book of Ruth?
2007-08-27 17:31:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
And Mary said:
“ My soul magnifies the Lord,
47 And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.
48 For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant;
For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed.
49 For He who is mighty has done great things for me,
And holy is His name.
50 And His mercy is on those who fear Him
From generation to generation.
51 He has shown strength with His arm;
He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
52 He has put down the mighty from their thrones,
And exalted the lowly.
53 He has filled the hungry with good things,
And the rich He has sent away empty.
54 He has helped His servant Israel,
In remembrance of His mercy,
55 As He spoke to our fathers,
To Abraham and to his seed forever.”
2007-08-27 17:31:46 · answer #6 · answered by beek 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, they gave birth to all the guys, that had to help.
2007-08-27 17:34:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ahhhhhh, yet another who has studied the facts before asking.......... *sigh*.......... go in peace......... God bless
2007-08-27 17:46:13 · answer #8 · answered by Annie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've obviously never read it!
2007-08-27 17:58:41 · answer #9 · answered by lix 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesnt bother me cuz im not shallow...those were the old days
2007-08-27 17:33:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋