Women Restored:

Jimmilea Gail Berryhill, M.A.

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Description

Although many volumes have been written about the general presuppositions shared about the women of antiquity, few have listed the details in regard to cultural attitude that Dr. Berryhill has set forth in Women Restored. The differences in modern and ancient attitudes of women, as well as those held by their peers, are discussed in detail in this book providing the reader with answers to clear up some of the misconceptions that are rampant today in Christendom. Women Restored reflects historical data from ancient rabbis on to a modern platform as the book shows the original view of women from a positive approach. There has long been a gap in understanding the history of women in religion, and only recently has any extended effort been put forth to recognize their spiritual worth. It was not until the 1950s that the white Methodists followed their African Methodist churches in having women clergy. The first woman rabbi was not ordained in the United States until 1972, and the Church of England did not recognize women priests until 1992. This is a far cry from the ancient records, which tell us of famous female religious leaders such as Debra, Hulda, Beruryah, the popular wife of Rabbi Meir. This book will excite the students of ancient women, their attitudes, and beliefs. I recommend it for both the teacher as well as the casual reader.