Notorious Women of the Bible
The women in the Bible have always been portrayed as the downfall of their male counterparts. Eve makes Adam eat the apple, Delilah cuts Samson's hair... but what does the text really say about these women? This film investigates the historical, geographical, cultural and theological context of their stories. In a patriarchal society, they took risks and challenged the social order. They continue to inspire poets, theologians and artists today.
The women in the Bible have always been portrayed as the downfall of their male counterparts. Eve makes Adam eat the apple, Delilah cuts Samson's hair... but what does the text really say about these women? This film investigates the historical, geographical, cultural and theological context of their stories. In a patriarchal society, they took risks and challenged the social order. They continue to inspire poets, theologians and artists today.
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