Non- violent Resistance in the Hebrew Bible

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

Abstract