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Influence of Bible’s Understanding of Woman on the Image of Woman in Oral Literature - From Evil to Wise Woman

Summary/Abstract: This paper discusses certain preoccupations of feminist literature, with special stress on the Bible. Woman’s biblical role and different interpretations of the Bible are often cited as the sources of misogynist ideas, which are present in modern social forms. It presents different approaches to women’s questions, gives a short review of the feminist thought and suggests different interpretations of woman’s biblical position. Confirmations of different interpretations are searched for in oral literature, which is, as an important segment of the traditional culture, significantly influenced by the Bible. Woman’s representation varies from the image of she-devil to that of the praised reasonable woman. The message is that the Bible is not exclusively a misogynist book as it was described for centuries. In addition to its misogynist moments, the Bible not only notices woman’s positive sides and admires her physical appearance, but also celebrates her spiritual greatness.

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