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Jul 2024

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Are Old Testament Laws Sexist and Oppres...

BETHANY BEAL AND KRISTEN CLARK

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182 - Have you every read a passage in the Old Testament and thought, "What?! Does God even care about women?" If so, you're not alone. As modern Christian women it's crucial that we dig deeper to understand the context, history, and culture of what is happening in ancient Israel. As we do, we'll see that God's laws are actually FOR women.

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