Women in Religion My intent of this paper is to give the reader knowledge and understanding of women in three different religious traditions, Judaism, Christianity, and Islamic. I will compare and contrast on these three different religions and the role of women in each. Christianity The Bible and the church have been the greatest stumbling blocks in the way of woman's emancipation. Women, considered a lower class than the men, wanted this subjugation changed. Part …
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