In this episode, we read Genesis chapters 32 and 33 from the Good News Translation of the Bible, Today’s English Version. In this story, Jacob humbles himself before his brother Esau, hoping that Esau will not seek revenge for being tricked out of his birthright. The language of this passage in the Greek Septuagint helps us to accurately translate 1 Peter 

-6. In this New Testament passage, when properly translated, wives are not told to “accept the authority” of their husbands; nor does Sarah “obey” Abraham, calling him “master.”

Genesis 34: The Rape of Dinah; Confronting Victim-Blaming and Patriarchal Purity Culture (Trigger Warning)

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.