The story of God's love for humanity: highlights from Genesis to Revelation. In the 4th century AD, Bible translations and commentaries were written by men who had a strong prejudice against women. This podcast shares Bible passages and commentary drawn from sources that predate the latter part of the 4th century AD. We hope you will be encouraged! For additional resources, feel free to visit awakedeborah.com.
Episodes
Wednesday Dec 20, 2017
Wednesday Dec 20, 2017
In this episode we read Genesis chapter 3. It was necessary to read from two different English versions of the Bible to get an accurate translation, free of patriarchal bias. The first portion of the chapter is read from the New International Version; the second is read from the Common English Bible. We then explore how complementarian theology makes a number of assumptions about this passage that contradict what we find in the oldest available Bible manuscripts. Once these patriarchal assumptions are addressed, we are then able to reflect on the intended meaning of the passage. We highlight details of humanity's first sin, as well as its tragic consequences.
Monday Dec 11, 2017
Monday Dec 11, 2017
In this podcast episode, we read Genesis chapter 2 from yet another English translation of the Bible that does not contain a patriarchal bias in this passage. We then discuss androcentric (male-centered) translations, as well as patriarchal commentary from the 4th and 16th centuries AD. We highlight the manner in which these commentaries directly contradict what we read in the Bible's oldest available manuscripts.
Monday Dec 04, 2017
Monday Dec 04, 2017
In this episode, we read the creation story from an English translation of the Bible that does not contain a patriarchal bias in this passage. We then discuss the use of male-centered (androcentric) language in the English Standard Version, or ESV. We highlight patriarchal bias in Bible commentary, beginning in the 4th century AD, and conclude by summarizing God's beautiful creation of the world and humankind--male and female--in God's image.
Thursday Nov 30, 2017
Thursday Nov 30, 2017
This podcast highlights how and when a patriarchal bias against women was introduced into Bible translation and commentary.
Tuesday Nov 28, 2017
Tuesday Nov 28, 2017
In this introductory podcast, Helga and Bob Edwards explain what the Bible is. They address the following questions: Who wrote it? Why was it written? When was it written? What does the Bible talk about? Why are some Bible translations biased against women? Can we remove this bias and restore God's originally intended message to humanity?