Women and Words: What is the Most Mistranslated Bible Verse About Women? with Dr. Hélène Dallaire

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In this episode of Mutuality Matters, “Women and Words: Bible Translation and Why it Matters,” Dr. Helene Dallaire, who holds a PhD in Hebraic and Cognate Studies and serves as the Earl S. Callen Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages at Denver Seminary. This episode touches on the most mistranslated verse in Scripture, prophetesses in the Old and New Testament, Genesis 1 and 2, and more! 

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Mutuality Matters
01:00 Biblical Texts and Women’s Roles
02:44 Cultural Context and Scripture
06:21 Ethical Systems in the Bible
09:52 Women in Biblical History
11:27 Translation Issues and Gender
15:22 Prophets and Prophetesses
28:04 Biblical Equality in Creation
35:59 Conclusion and Resources 

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