I consider them Exhibits A B and C in the argument against the Bible being a hopelessly sexist document.

Books in the bible with women's names. Ruth Judith and Esther. New Testament scholar Craig Blomberg and other complementarians assert there are three primary texts that are critical to the traditional view of women and womens roles. In early English history Bible names associated with personal traits and also dramatic incidents were chosen as font or baptismal names as the lists of female names in Websters Dictionary reveal.

The house of God. The Catholic canon of the Bible contains 73 books. 1 Timothy 211-15 where women according to the TNIV are not permitted to teach or have authority over a man.

And 1 Corinthians 112-16 where. Thus Eve because of her association with the creation of the world along with its cognates Eva and Evelyn enjoyed widespread popularity as did several poetic names as Sarah meaning lady princess. This list distinguishes the names between the New and Old Testaments.

It shows the honor women are given in both the Jewish and Christian scripture traditions. In the Roman Catholic Churchs Bible there is a 3rd Old Testement book that is named after a woman Judith. What books in the bible were named after girls.

The Catholic Bible also contains additional passages in the books. Names of the Women. Wisdom also called the Wisdom of Solomon Sirach also called Ecclesiasticus Baruch.

Used in the Bible as another name for Jerusalem. 1 Corinthians 1434-35 where women are commanded to be silent in the church. Names of the Women could do with a few more moments that share its simplicity and obliqueness.