A feminist approach to the bible may on the surface seem like a narrow lense in which to view scripture. However, as you'll hear in this episode, it is more accurate to say that the interpretations that we've been given since the beginning of biblical scholarship are far more limiting. Especially if we believe the bible is to have a prominent place in modern Christianity. The conversation in this episode takes us through the damages and limited scope of the type of biblical interpretation taught in many churches. How a women's voice and experience is many times lost in scripture that value hierarchy, patriarchy and authority over context, evolving cultures and inclusivity. And let's not forget that the bible was originally written for men, by men. The discussion also takes us into the diverse thoughts and opinions within a feminist approach to the bible. Bonnie provides us with three different ways in which some feminist scholars hold the bible. Learn what it means to be a rejectionist, a loyalist and a revisionalist. Which one are you? The episode finished with a brand new segment called 'I Would But…' And despite Jeff's efforts, everyone is kind and cordial in a game that could have taken a dark turn. Conversation on A Feminist Approach to the Bible (00:00:57) Segment (01:00:10) RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation A Feminist Approach to the Bible Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Brian McLaren & Rev. Dr. Penny Nixon – The Age of Secular Christianity – 155 (Irenicast Episode) Beyond God the Father: Toward a Philosophy of Women's Liberation by Mary Daly (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link… Comes from a rejectionist point of view) Women and the Word of God: A Response to Biblical Feminism by Susan T. Foh (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link… Comes from a loyalist point of view) Revisionist View Texts of Terror: Literary-Feminist Readings of Biblical Narratives by Phyllis Trible (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link… Comes from a revisionist point of view) Dr. Renita J. Weems (American biblical scholar, author, academic administrator, acclaimed speaker, and public intellectual) Literary Criticism Form Criticism Brainchild (Netflix TV Show) Little Women (2019 Film) Bible Series Irenicast Episodes Interpreting the Bible Part 1 – Literally Literature – 063 (Irenicast Episode) Interpreting the Bible Part 2 – A Scribed Meaning – 064 (Irenicast Episode) Interpreting the Bible Part 3 – Collecting Lenses – 065 (Irenicast Episode) The Song of Songs: Love Lyrics from the Bible by Marcia Falk From Our 'I Would But...' Segment Doctor Who (BBC TV Series) SUPPORT THE SHOW Thank you for listening to Irenicast! We are so appreciative of those who take the time to thoughtfully listen to our show. 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