Seeing Myself in the Texts of Terror
The other day I happened to go through some old writings from college and I stumbled upon something. It was a reflection I…
Shallum’s Daughters: Builders of the Wall
It’s just one line from a single verse in the third chapter of Nehemiah, but it fascinates me: Shallum, son of Hallohesh, ruler…
The Quick Start Guide to Equality in Genesis
The creation accounts in Genesis are of utmost importance when discussing gender relations within the Church. “Creation order” is a foundational claim of…
Athaliah & Jehosheba: Rebellion & Redemption in the Old Testament
Athaliah was the daughter of Jezebel and King Ahab of Israel. Her marriage to King Jehoram of Judah was a political alliance that…
The Curse of Genesis 3: A Lament
In doing some research on Genesis 3, I came upon this provocative poem by Carmen J. Bryant: God said to man, “The earth…
The Queen & the Cupbearer: Connections between Esther & Nehemiah
Although the book of Nehemiah has long been one of my favorite bible stories, it was only recently that I noticed an interesting…
What You Need to Know About Bathsheba
Like many other children raised in the church, I grew up hearing the famous stories of Scripture. Noah’s ark, Samson’s strength, and Gideon’s…
Whispers of Hope and Subversion in the Old Testament
It may seem strange that I became an egalitarian through the back door of Old Testament patriarchal culture and history. But it worked…
Rahab’s Role in Our Redemption
The story of Jericho is a gruesome one. When the Israelites took the city they destroyed the inhabitants, men, women, children, and animals,…
The Intervention of Zipporah: Protector of Moses
One of the things I love about the Bible is that has so much to say about the ability and calling of women…
The Midwives vs. Pharaoh in Exodus: A Question of Power
One of our goals this year is to publish more content that enriches our understanding of women in the bible and their importance…