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May 24, 2026Hebrew Bible and Ancient Israel

Non- violent Resistance in the Hebrew Bible

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ABAngelika Berlejung

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Overview

Article analyzes non-violent resistance by women, focusing on Shiphrah and Puah’s actions against a pharaoh.

Key Points

  • The article explores non-violent resistance methods available to women in the Hebrew Bible.
  • Analyzed literature of the Hebrew Bible focusing on women's resistance
  • Conducted a case study of Exod 1:15-22 featuring midwives Shiphrah and Puah
  • Examined the social status of women in the biblical text
  • Identified effective non-violent resistance strategies used by women in the Hebrew Bible
  • Highlighted the actions of Shiphrah and Puah as a key example of resistance
  • Demonstrated the impact of social status on the capacity for resistance in biblical narratives

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Angelika Berlejung (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1295e248a0ea16656722d3https://doi.org/10.1628/hebai-2026-0013
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