Even now, there are some people who divide the female gender in two: On one side are the prostitutes, and on the other are the nuns - angelic, maternal women devoid of sexuality. But a study of the ancient literature of Judaism and Christianity, which is sometimes accused of laying the foundation for this view, and for the misogyny that derives from it, surprisingly reveals that not only is the gap...
Of prostitutes and prophets
Stories that link prostitutes and repentance are common in both Judaism and Christianity. But the very different roles played by the prostitute in Jewish and Christian literature attest to different views of both women and penitence.
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Tali Artman-Partock


