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Did the segregation and lower placement of women within the jewish society based on man-made social laws or was it God-ordained?

By: errol thorne
Category: First Century Context and History
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What did you learn about Jesus` background that stands out or surprises you?

Hi,

I have now been enlightened with regards the everyday structure of Jesus' life. The very nature of the stratification system within the jewish community was also an eye opener for me.

What surprises me is the fact that although we boast of being an advanced society their are certain key features that have transcended the test of time since Jesus's epoch.

The segregation and degradation of women

The primary focus on the education of the young male over and above that of the female

The continuance of rigid class/social barriers

I have read the structural compostion of the Jewish system under the Roman rule and I realize that there exists major similarities to modern or comtemporary society. The only major variances are:

The focus on or access to education by women

The advent of technology which makes accessing information in my living room about a historical icon Jesus Christ a reality.

By: errol thorne
Category: First Century Context and History
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What did you learn about Jesus` background that stands out or surprises you?

I was reminded of the climate into which Jesus was born.Roman oppression was alive and the Jews made every attempt to separate from the gentiles. It makes me appreciate even more the role He played in reconcilling all people to God and to each other. He removed all divisions.

By: kimlin philip
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