"The laws relating to women are many and complex."
Under the laws of Judaism in the time of the Old Testament, the status of women was mainly related to upholding the reputation of the men in their lives; first fathers, then husbands.
Baldock, J 2006, 'Women and the Law', Women in the Bible, Arcturus, London, p. 58.
Within this context, there were some exceptions and notable individuals. Some of these women have significant religious status, to the point of being named as prophetess, as well as social status, some being named leaders or judges and even Queens. Read more below to start your research.
The legal and religious status of Jewish women around the time of Mary, Mother of God.
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- Baldock, J 2006, 'Women and the Law', Women in the Bible, Arcturus, London, p. 58.
- 'Religion' 2019, 'Women: Our History', Dorling Kindersley, London, pp. 66-67.
- Unterman, A 1991, 'Divorce', Dictionary of Jewish Lore & Legend, Thames and Hudson, London, p. 64.
- Unterman, A 1991, 'Marriage', Dictionary of Jewish Lore & Legend, Thames and Hudson, London, p. 128.
- Unterman, A 1991, 'Matriarchs', Dictionary of Jewish Lore & Legend, Thames and Hudson, London, p. 130.
- Unterman, A 1991, 'Women', Dictionary of Jewish Lore & Legend, Thames and Hudson, London, pp. 205-206.
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Significant women in the time of Mary, Mother of God.