Bible and Women's History
Comments on Genesis
An excerpt from Elizabeth Cady Stanton's The Woman's Bible: interpreting the first chapters of Genesis and the role of women.
Salome
In the New Testament she's famous for asking for the head of St. John the Baptist -- and she's also been a favorite subject for artists, her depiction reflecting the fantasies of each time. Find a brief biography of Salome with notes about many of the depictions in art -- with links.
Salome and Herodias
By Barbara Nell. The story of Salome and Herodias, a "curious" mother-and-daughter pair.
Mary Magdalene
N. S. Gill, About.com Guide to Ancient History, on Mary Magdalene's story.
Who Was the Queen of Sheba?
The Hebrew Scriptures mention a Queen of Sheba who met with King Solomon. Who was the real Queen of Sheba in history?
The Bible for Woman Suffrage
Bishop J. W. Bashford find that the Bible supports women's rights. Pre-1920, undated.
Gospel of Mary Magdalene
Gnostic Christians revered Mary Magdalene as a disciple of Jesus. In this excerpt from their gospel, Mary tells the other disciples of Jesus' words to her in a vision.
Jezebel Revisited
A feminist interpretation of Jezebel's reputation. Informal, not at all academic, and very readable.
Makeda, Queen of Sheba
Tracy Marks presents her story of the Queen of Sheba, including an extensive set of links and a bibliography.
Miriam's Cup
A description of the rather recent custom of celebrating Miriam as part of the Passover Seder.