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The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth

Beth Allison Barr
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The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021

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Beth Allison Barr

The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

245

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2020s

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Making of Biblical Womanhood, Beth Allison Barr explores how historical interpretations and translations influenced the roles of women in Christianity. By examining church history and biblical texts, Barr argues that the subjugation of women is culturally constructed rather than biblically prescribed, challenging traditional gender roles within the Christian faith.

Informative

Challenging

Contemplative

Inspirational

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.6

18,641 ratings

89%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Making of Biblical Womanhood by Beth Allison Barr receives praise for its engaging challenge to traditional gender roles in Christianity. Barr combines personal narrative with historical analysis to argue that women's subjugation is a cultural construct, not a biblical mandate. Critics note some repetition and desire deeper theological engagement, yet commend its accessible style and provocative insights.

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Who Should Read The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth?

A reader interested in The Making of Biblical Womanhood likely enjoys exploring Christian history, feminist theology, and gender studies within religious contexts. Fans of works like Jesus and John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du Mez or Jesus Feminist by Sarah Bessey may find it compelling.

4.6

18,641 ratings

89%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

245

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2020s

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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