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Category: Female Lineage

Her name was Dinah. #metoo

Like all of the abuse allegations recently, the story of Dinah is ugly. Dinah was the only daughter of Israel (Jacob). Ironically, her name means ‘the one who brings justice.’ It is the feminine version of the name Dan. Lady Justice. I say ironically, because Dinah’s story has little justice. She was kidnapped in broad… Read More Her name was Dinah. #metoo

January 18, 2018September 1, 2018 kbonikowskyLeave a comment

Who’s your mother?

The most-loved title that Jesus uses for God is “Father.” God, who is not male, chose this designation to describe the protective care that is provided to all God’s children. It was an apt symbol for a patriarchal society that confirmed all relational, legal and public authority on the male head of households. But does… Read More Who’s your mother?

March 7, 2017March 7, 2017 kbonikowskyLeave a comment

Women in the Text: Sarah’s Shame

Sarah’s dishonor increased with every fertile promise God made to Abraham.… Read More Women in the Text: Sarah’s Shame

January 5, 2017March 7, 2017 kbonikowsky1 Comment

Women in the Text: Sarah’s Abductions

The capture of wives  in the ancient world Within a generation after the fall of humanity in Eden, we read that Lamech “took” two women. He became the first polygamist, thereby rebelling against God’s decree that two people become one, and that the man should leave his family and cleave to his wife. Lamech “took”… Read More Women in the Text: Sarah’s Abductions

November 10, 2016November 10, 2016 kbonikowskyLeave a comment

Women in the Text: The Name of Sarah

Exploring the family descent from Eve is an uncommon way to work through the ancient stories of the Hebrew Scriptures since its pages are male-dominated. I believe this androcentrism is a result of the way the world works, not the way God works. Woman has always been a pivotal part of God’s plan, and we can see… Read More Women in the Text: The Name of Sarah

October 25, 2016October 25, 2016 kbonikowskyLeave a comment

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