Women and Religion

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This paper discusses the differences between religions. It focuses on the role of women in the Judaic belief and society in the early centuries of the Christian world. Through this analysis, the paper discusses the differences between the Jewish people and the Christian people. It concludes that religion and the religious beliefs determine the way in which women act inside the family and in the society.

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"The Hellenic civilization is considered to be one of the most flourishing moments in the history of the world. It marked a time of political, economic, and social evolution and development. At the same time however, in terms of the relation between the man and the woman, these aspects are considered to have known a moment of involution (Berstein and Milza, 1994) Taking into account the fact that the religious life of the Hellenic states was based upon the existence of gods and goddesses, they were unaware of any biblical writings and the possible equality between the man and the woman which was preached in the texts."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Berstein, Serge, and Milza. Pierre. Histoire de l'Europe. Paris: Hatier, 1994.
• Dickerman, Lysander. "The Condition of Woman in Ancient Egypt". Journal of the American Geographical Society of New York, Vol. 26, No. 1 (1894), pp. 494-527.
• Furseth, Inger. "Women's Role in Historic Religious and Political Movements". Sociology of Religion. 2001. 3 April 2008 http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0SOR/is_1_62/ai_73692411
• Geffen, Rela M. Celebration & Renewal: Rites of Passage in Judaism. Jewish Publication Society, 1993.
• Genesis 2: 24. Gospel Communications. Bible Gateway.com. 2008. 3 April 2008 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=1&chapter=2&version=31

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