Week 3. Women in the Ancient Near East

Written By Marina Hofman (PhD, theology)

Study Guide

How do we come to an understanding of the context of women in the ancient Near East?

Know the limitations to our knowledge of the context of the ancient Near East.

What did daily life responsibilities include for women in the ancient Near East?

Know about economic disparity in the ancient Near East.

Know the roles of men and women in the spheres of home life and public life.

Note the role of dress and the veil for women in the ancient Near East.

Know about women’s literacy and education opportunities.

Know the role of women in Israelite religion.

Marina Hofman (PhD, theology)

Award-winning Bible scholar and survivor of a life-threatening trauma who brings messages of hope and encouragement. Follow Marina on Instagram @marinahofman and visit https://womeninthebible.info/marina

Marina es una galardona erudita de la Biblia y sobreviviente de un trauma que puso en peligro su vida. Ella trae mensajes de esperanza y animo. Siga a Marina en Instagram @marinahofman y visite https://womeninthebible.info/marina

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