Answering Atheists Series: Does the Bible View Women as "Property"?

Many critics claim the Bible treats women as property. This teaching examines passages often cited to support that idea, such as the tenth commandment and various laws in Deuteronomy. By reading these texts in context, the study shows that wives were not considered property but equal partners and that instructions about marriage, dowry, and redemption actually protect women’s dignity. The teaching concludes that the Bible does not paint women as inferior or property, but affirms their value as "ezer kenegdo," a helper suitable to man. Mon, 19 Apr 2021 21:33:01