Synopsis: In this volume, Richard Hiers challenges the popular
assumption that the Bible has a low view of women and that biblical
law either ignores women or requires them to be subject and
subservient to men. He does so by identifying and carefully
examining hundreds of biblical texts and allowing them to speak for
themselves. Among the findings: --that biblical tradition generally
represents women positively, as strong and independent persons;
--that no text represents wives as subject to their husbands and
that no biblical law requires such subjection; --that biblical laws
provide many protections for women's rights and interests--in
several instances, rights equal to those enjoyed by men. The book
focuses particularly on the Old Testament and Old Testament law,
and argues that Old Testament laws and their underlying values
provide important resources for Christian ethics and social policy
today. Endorsements: "Richard Heirs has offered us a persuasive
account of the view of women in the Bible, with special attention
to the Old Testament. He focuses on the Old Testament because . . .
the Christian community . . . has addressed this issue almost
exclusively from a New Testament perspective. He argues that the
overarching perspective of the biblical law is that women should be
treated equally and fairly. His work is well researched, balanced,
and integrative. This volume is timely, given the current
discussion of women's rights." --Duncan Ferguson Retired Professor
of Religious Studies, Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, Florida
author, Exploring the Spirituality of the World Religions(2010)
"Using a comprehensive catalogue of biblical evidence . . .,
Richard Hiers successfully demonstrates that women's role in Old
Testament times was more powerful, and their legal rights more
secure, than the common wisdom would suggest. Modern advocates for
women's rights worldwide should find this text helpful in setting
straight the historical record on legal protections for women."
--Marie Failinger Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Law and Religion
Professor of Law, Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul,
Minnesota "Once again, Richard Hiers . . . demonstrates the
persisting pertinence of biblical writings--specifically the Old
Testament--to our times. Drawing on specializations in both
biblical studies and American law, he focuses on the precise status
of women in these ancient texts. Granting exceptions, he finds the
vast preponderance of the evidence portrays women as equal to men
in cultural significance and legal standing. His sharp conclusion:
we have yet in the modern age to meet that high standard."
--Douglas Sturm Presidential Professor Emeritus of Religion and
Political Science, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Former President, Society of Christian Ethics Author Biography:
Richard Hiers is Professor of Religion, emeritus, and Affiliate
Professor of Law, emeritus, at the University of Florida. He is the
author of more than a dozen books including Justice and Compassion
in Biblical Law.
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