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The Samaritan Woman's Story: Reconsidering John 4 After #ChurchToo

The Samaritan Woman's Story: Reconsidering John 4 After #ChurchToo

by Caryn A. Reeder

Reader's Choice Award WinnerMost Christians have heard a familiar description of the Samaritan woman in John 4: she was a sinner, an adulteress, even a prostitute. Throughout church history, the woman at the well has been seen narrowly in terms of her gender and marital history. What are we missing in the story? And what difference does our interpretatio… Read more…

The Enemy in the Household: Family Violence in Deuteronomy and Beyond

The Enemy in the Household: Family Violence in Deuteronomy and Beyond

by Caryn A. Reeder

This fresh approach to troubling biblical texts explores the "family violence" passages in Deuteronomy, tracing their ancient interpretation and assessing their contemporary significance. Three laws in Deuteronomy command violence against a family member--the enemy in the household--who leads others away from covenantal obligations to God. This boo… Read more…