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Speaking of the Documentary Hypothesis, given the tone and content of the Pentateuch, can we assume that J, E, D, and P were males? At least one scholar in your midst allows that women may very well deem the Bible to be "hopelessly and irredeemably misogynistic."

The facts are clear. In comparable positions, women are not treated the same as men. Women generally do not rise to the positions in military, government, or business that men do. Socially, women are often expected to be subservient to men. In the Bible, women are often "objects at someone's disposal." How do you interpret the Bible when you read: "Then the word of the Lord came to him, saying, "(Elijah) Go now to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and live there; for I have commanded a widow there to feed you"
(1 Kings 17:8)

Does the word "marginalized" come to mind? Some 2,700 years later, has the scenario changed since J, E, D, and P - whoever they were in name or gender - framed the Pentateuch? How should women interpret the Bible and how should men, in turn, interpret the Bible?

Have a look at Dr. Ringe's When Women Interpret the Bible. After reading it once, note your sentiments, then try it again a day later. We'd like to hear about your interpretation!