Why is it that the Bible was written only by men? Why are men but not women so central to most of the stories? It seems the Bible was a product of rather patriarchal societies. Jesus had 12 men disciples. He had women followers but they are rather peripheral to the stories of Jesus' life and the Acts of the Apostles.
Proverbs 8 and 9 personify wisdom as a woman. It sure seems the Bible could use a lot more words of wisdom from women. I love to read Emily Dickinson's poetry to complement my bible reading. She was and advanced spiritual thinker, deep-hearted, loved Jesus, independent.
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