Women, Abuse, and the Bible: How Scripture Can Be Used to Hurt or to Heal
by James R. Beck, Catherine Clark Kroeger
Women, Abuse, and the Bible explores the ways scripture can be interpreted and applied in contexts involving abuse. James R. Beck and Catherine Clark Kroeger examine both the potential for biblical teachings to cause harm and their potential to support healing, offering a focused discussion for readers interested in religion and women’s experiences.
About This Book
Women, Abuse, and the Bible examines the relationship between biblical scripture and the experiences of women affected by abuse.
James R. Beck and Catherine Clark Kroeger consider how scripture can be used to hurt, including through interpretations that may reinforce harmful attitudes or actions.
The book also explores how biblical teachings can be understood as a source of help and healing.
Its focus makes it relevant to readers interested in religion, women’s studies, abuse, and the ways religious texts are interpreted and applied.
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