Awakening the Evangelical Church to Domestic Abuse
Exodus 21:7-11 spells out some of the obligations of a male head of household in Ancient Israel. If he had a young indentured maidservant in his household, and he married her to his son, he must provide her with food, clothing, and ʿônâ, even if the son took a second wife. If the male head… Continue reading Exodus 21 authorises an abused wife to divorce a hard-hearted husband
How does the story of David, Bathsheba, Nathan, Amnon and Absalom apply to women's experience of domestic and sexual violence today? In this video, Rev Dr Helen Paynter talks about this story, illustrating her talk with testimonies from survivors and artworks from various eras. Helen is the Executive Director of the Centre for the Study… Continue reading David and Bathsheba. Toxic masculinity. Is Help Helpful?
