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Published: 24.10.2004.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'The Role of Women in Judaism and Christianity', 1.
Extract

<Tab/>World religions shape not only social culture but also the view of women in society. An investigation of various cultures will reveal similarities and differences in the role women play in modern society. As religion has changed throughout the span of human life on earth so has the viewpoint of women in religion. When comparing Judaism to Christianity this transformation can be seen.
<Tab/>Traditional views of Jewish women took on a two fold meaning. While women were regarded in a secondary subservient manner, they were still glorified as wives and mothers…

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