This is a fascinating and super helpful comparison. I was just having a conversation with a dear friend who lands further on the complementary side of the gender/role discussion. Levitical priests were one of her examples of God’s desire for male leadership. This article in combo with Bible Project’s current study in Numbers has helped--at least in my mind--that’s not a disqualification for women now in leadership. Thank you for your work and sharing the fruit of that work with us!
I struggled through Numbers last quarter, so hats off to you for digging in, Lisa. I actually loved reading all of this detail about the Levites / OT priesthood.
I appreciated the commentary from Witt explaining that women didn’t serve because it was impractical not because they weren’t qualified, as well as your breakdown of the families and roles.
This is a fascinating and super helpful comparison. I was just having a conversation with a dear friend who lands further on the complementary side of the gender/role discussion. Levitical priests were one of her examples of God’s desire for male leadership. This article in combo with Bible Project’s current study in Numbers has helped--at least in my mind--that’s not a disqualification for women now in leadership. Thank you for your work and sharing the fruit of that work with us!
I struggled through Numbers last quarter, so hats off to you for digging in, Lisa. I actually loved reading all of this detail about the Levites / OT priesthood.
I appreciated the commentary from Witt explaining that women didn’t serve because it was impractical not because they weren’t qualified, as well as your breakdown of the families and roles.