Women theologians worldwide are struggling to break all boundaries set by the Patriarchy culture. That culture affects religion, race, sex, and class. Women need to take decisions to try to look for a possibility...

The “hermeneutics of intersubjectivity” which is an approach that the “other” is not just an object of study, but also a subject from whom I can learn. Thus, this volume starts with the assumption...

The theology of immediate retribution in the book of Chronicles is a theology that claims 1 God’s rule of His people is expressed by His constant, direct and immediate intervention in their history. It...

The Book of Daniel mentions Darius the Mede. Who is this ruler and why is he controversial? How is this controversy resolved? The book of Daniel records Darius the Mede as a king who...

Cyrus edict to rebuild the temple. The Lord moves the heart of Cyrus (Ezra 1:1-11) . This shows the continuity of the first return to the past by connecting Cyrus’s edict to rebuild the...

There have been many efforts made to address the discrimination against women in pastoral ordination within various religious traditions. Some of these efforts include: Advocacy and Education: Many advocates have worked tirelessly to educate...

Limitations on women’s ability to serve and contribute to the church: When women are excluded from pastoral ordination, it limits their ability to serve in leadership positions and contribute their unique perspectives and gifts...

The reasons for women’s exclusion from pastoral ordination have varied throughout history and across different religious traditions. Here are some of the most common reasons: Interpretation of Religious Texts: In some religious traditions, the...