The Role of Women in Judaism and Christianity

<Tab/>World religions shape not only social culture but also the view of women in society. An investigation of various cultures will reveal similarities and differences in the role women play in modern society. As religion has changed throughout the span of human life on earth so has the viewpoint of women in religion. When comparing Judaism to Christianity this transformation can be seen. <Tab/>Traditional views …

…men. Biblical scholars believe that the later bible writers were concerned that this greater role of women would not be accepted in Hellenistic culture, and so began the transformation of Christian women into patriarchal patterns. As a result by the second century the Church fathers developed a disparaging attitude about sexuality and women. Even going as far as saying women were responsible for the sin of humanity. Celibacy became a prevailing view among Christian theology.