We have a responsibility to remember, celebrate, and come to the aid of those women who once gave of themselves on our behalf . . . We cannot afford to forget or trample on our feminine leaders of the past.

Renita J. Weems (b. 1954), Alttestamentlerin, Theologin und Autorin

Source: Just a Sister Away: Understanding the Timeless Connection Between Women of Today and Women in the Bible (über goodreads, Wortlaut nicht gegengeprüft)

Topics: Joy & Gratitude, Ethical Questions, Service & Love of Neighbour

Occasions: Gratitude, For Reflection

Renita J. Weems

Die US-amerikanische Alttestamentlerin, Autorin und methodistische Geistliche Renita J. Weems (* 1954) lehrte unter anderem an der Vanderbilt University sowie am Gammon Theological Seminary. Als Wegbereiterin der womanistischen Theologie untersucht sie biblische Texte aus der Perspektive Schwarzer Frauen und analysiert dabei auch patriarchale Gewaltstrukturen in den prophetischen Schriften. Heutigen Bibellesern eröffnet ihr Werk einen kritischen Zugang zu schwierigen alttestamentlichen Metaphern und verbindet theologische Exegese mit Reflexionen über Zweifel, Resilienz und Gerechtigkeit.

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