Do women and men have different intellectual, spiritual, moral, or emotional capacities? Over the centuries, women have read and interpreted the story of Eve, scrutinizing the details of the text to discern God's word for them. Biblical scholar Amanda Benckhuysen traces the history of women's interpretation of Genesis 1-3, allowing the voices of women to speak of Eve's story and its implications for life today.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: In the Beginning
Chapter 2: Defending the Worth of Women
Chapter 3: Advancing Virtue
Chapter 4: Varying Perspectives on Being a Wife and a Mother
Chapter 5: Women as Preachers, Teachers, and Religious Leaders
Chapter 6: Children's Bibles, Bible Histories, and Devotionals
Chapter 7: Socially Conscious Readings of Adam and Eve
Chapter 8: The Ongoing Journey Toward the Inclusion of Women
Chapter 9: The Legacy of Eve--Reflections and Conclusions
Postscript
Discussion Questions
Quick Reference Guide
Author Index
Scripture Index
