The idea that the woman’s desire for her husband is a desire to usurp authority over him was put forward by Susan Foh, who in 1975 advanced a novel interpretation of Genesis 3:16. Related posts: Part 2 of this series, coda to this series The change of Genesis 3:16, ESS, the colonial code of relationship, and a call to bystanders… Continue reading What is the woman’s desire? How Susan Foh’s interpretation of Genesis 3:16 fed steroids to abusers. (Pt 1 of 2)
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My experience with abuser-enabling misogyny in the church
To the woman he said, "I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing; in pain you shall bring forth children. Your desire shall be for your husband, and he shall rule over you." (Genesis 3:16) So you will be delivered from the forbidden woman, from the adulteress with her smooth words, (Proverbs 2:16) And as… Continue reading My experience with abuser-enabling misogyny in the church
