Starter quiz
- Using the discipline of __________, we can look at types of text and interpretations of them which can then lead to different meanings being accepted.
- theology ✓
- social science
- philosophy
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- The story of the first sin is known as ______.
- 'The Fall' ✓
- Some sources blame __________ for the first sin entering the world.
- Eve ✓
- Adam
- the serpent
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- The idea of 'original sin' was developed by ______.
- 'Augustine' ✓
- Many Roman Catholic Christians read the story of Eve in a __________ way.
- symbolic ✓
- literal
- philosophical
- sociological
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- Most Quakers interpret Eve's story in a symbolic way because they believe that humans were 'created in ______ image'
- 'God's' ✓
Exit quiz
- The story of Deborah is told in the Old Testament part of the Bible, in the Book of ...
- Judges. ✓
- Job.
- Genesis.
- Exodus.
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- Deborah ruled __________ for many years.
- Israel ✓
- Egypt
- Jordan
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- Deborah was unique as she was both a woman and also a ______.
- 'prophetess' ✓
- In the Israelites' battle against an enemy army, the final blow of the battle was delivered by ...
- Sisera.
- Jael. ✓
- Gideon.
- Samson.
- Barak.
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- A ______ view would be that while men and women as equal in the eyes of God, they have different roles that complement each other.
- 'complementarian' ✓
- An ______ view would be that men and women are equal in all roles.
- 'egalitarian' ✓
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Key learning points
- Deborah was an important judge and prophetess in ancient Israel who lead her people to a military victory.
- The story of Deborah can impact how women are viewed within religions.
- The story of Deborah can inform debates around female leadership and roles within religion.
- There can be different perspectives on the impact of the story of Deborah due to the lens through which it is viewed.
Common misconception
All Christians view the song of Deborah as a supporting text for female leadership in religion.
There are different views on the leadership of women in religion; two examples are complementarian and egalitarian. These views will impact therefore how someone may view the song of Deborah in relation to supporting female leadership in religion.
Keywords
Complementarian - a view that men and women are equal in the eyes of God but have distinct, complementary roles in church and family
Egalitarian - a belief in the equality of men and women in all roles, including leadership in the church and family, with no gender-based restrictions
Judge - a leader in ancient Israel raised by God to deliver the people from oppression and guide them spiritually, often with military leadership
Prophetess - a female prophet, someone who speaks on behalf of God, delivering prophecy and guidance, like Deborah in the Old Testament