What Every Woman Should Know

Man is the warrior. Woman is the nurtuer. Its why many spiitual practices honor our mother earth rather than the warlike god above. Great book honoring us Jori.
michelle
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Jori,
I read your book paying most attention to the chapter summaries and key points. You have put alot of thought to your subject. You seem to believe in the absolute authority of God yet are trying to believe that God is love and women and men are equal before God. I believe in the triune God, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son to forgive men and women. Women and men work together in partnership to serve the Lord responding to this love of God providing his own Son to be the release from doing wrong. God bless you in your search for the truth about women and men.
MaryBe

hi Jori,
I read a few chapters and find your expositions very logic and wide-eyed. You actually search the Bible on a contiuous basis and have found that many a sermon delivered in the Church lacks depth and insight. Your prepositions are interesting and your knowledge of the Bible is admirable.
While I can honestly say that I have read the whole book a couple of times my interest in the written word is negotiable, and these days I 'dip' into the chapters from time to time, and always find my Father talking to me in the most astonishing manner. Truly personal, and always just what I need for the day or situation I'm in.

Along the way the most surprising feature of this relationship has been the fact that God makes up some of the rules as he goes along, being almighty and unquestionably omnipotent, and sometimes I can hear him laughing when I argue with him about his own statutes. 'I do as I please,' he says, 'you just obey and suffer along the path which your bridegroom has trodden before you!'

I get teary when I consider his great love. It's not hundreds of years ago, nor confined to the Book, but he cares for me as an individual. He's made me, he must know what I want and need, and Golly, does he have a creative mind to do just that!

I found your explanations very helpful in a historical sense and would advise other Christians to consult your book for some eye-opening scripture talks. Thanks very much for drawing my attention to your book, and I shall read more along the way.

Ame
Normsville Trilogy and Wolfmother

Hi Jori-
Just took a look at your book. Very nicely done - well researched and nice flow. The information you presented about a woman's sexuality was very thought-provoking. Starred and best of luck with this friend!
Sincerely, Ruby
- Eclipse of Faith

Hi Jori
I think you have the makings of a wonderfully insightful book. Your reliance on God's word to express your views is critical to the authenticity of the book. I loved when pointed out the aging consequence of pre post flood. I have never thought of it that way
I'm looking forward to digging in to the meat of this insightful book. Many Blessings joy of God's gracious gift

I just finished chapter 1, and I must say I'm very impressed with your passion. It's what makes this story. I'm interest in reading further to see some of the things you've gone through, and how God has brought you out of it all.

Thank you for backing Shakespeare's Pink Cadillac. Your book sounds really interesting. Will get to it soon and thanks. Love reading about your quest. Sounds like you are really thirsty in your search to find answers. Love Tozer. ~Kady Colter

Hi Jori - this is a very interesting subject - on my watchlist to come back to later. Do have a look at mine as well if you have a moment.

interesting and written with appropriate skill and manner- you tells us your view with straight-talking style...
on my watchlist for now...
read SEASONS...

Jori,
An amazing amount of research went into your narrative. I only read non-fiction for research on my fiction, but how you layout your premise is impressive. I plan to read more than your first chapter. This is a busy time of the year in my profession. I'll put you on my WL for now until space opens up on my shelf. I have many commitments currently.
All the best,
David Schild

Jori,

I do not feel qualified to comment on the subject as I have neither the understanding nor am I a woman. I can say one thing, as a man, I do not feel that men and women were created equal. Did you come to the same conclusion - I will ne be able to read all your book to find out if you come to that answer (please tell me, I won't say anything!)
I say this, not because I feel that women are inferior, but they are given subordinate roles, the duty of caring for example. Only a woman can ween a child, and in such duties they become vulnerable. Anyway, this is not the place for this discussion, interesting though it is.

A very well written first chapter, and thanks for sharing your pain.

Warrick

Read through chapter 3 tonight. You have put a great deal of study and thought behind this book, and it is very uplifting to women.

Jori, one thought that occured to me when reading through the Bible....Man ruling over woman is a result of sin. God says, "From now on your husband will rule over you." This was a revelation to me. It's included with other results of sin, like food by the sweat of your brow, pain in bringing forth children, etc. It's a result of sin, not the way God intended and it came after the fall of man and the banishment from the garden of Eden.
Liked your first chapter. Very spiritual. I like the insight into Adam and Mary, and Eve, man and woman, side by side, bringing forth the Savior.
"The earth is man's domain, and I are going to be here after the terrestrial cremation." Did you mean, "We" instead of 'I"?
Blessings and Good luck!
Georgia Peck
The Woman From EARL

Hello, Jori!
Just read your first chapter.

In God's sight, man and woman are definitely equal. In one of my Bible classes, we talked about how certain New Testament cultures were sexually promiscuous, with men having wives, but also being free to visit prostitutes or have a mistress. God rebukes this type of behavior in I Thessalonians four. In I Corinthians 7, God taught that a husband and a wife own each other's bodies. A system in which a wife was to stay pure, but a husband could be as promiscuous as he chose was definitely not God's system. Man and woman are definitely equal in God's sight, but man and woman are different, as you pointed out, and God has given them different roles. Men should not use their authority role to abuse women. Wives are to submit to their husbands, but husbands are also to love their wives. This love should protect wives from being mistreated by their husbands. I am very fortunate to be in a marriage with a good Christian man who loves me, and I'm honored to be his helpmeet.

Obviously, we have some disagreements, but I still appreciate your backing my book. I hope you find success and peace in your writing and thanks again for your support!
Jonie

Hi Jori, thank you so much for backing my story "The Heart of a Lie." I read your opening introduction, chapter list and the first chapter of this thought-provoking work. I am very old-fashioned as a modern woman, for I created a character, Esther Perry, in my own story who wants the traditional home and family life a country farm provides. Her desire for these things never changes, though she goes to a city and confronts the sins of her family's past. The story is about forgiveness and the power of kindness to overcome past mistakes, no matter how bad they are. This is my philosophy in a nutshell. I love being a writer and having a writing career, I vote and wear pants, I went to college and I can own property. But I work from home and want to be happy here.

My husband said it best about gender equality. He said we are like the ingredients in a cake recipe. I am butter and he is flour. There is no cake without us, we are equally important, but we are not equal. We each have a role to play and the role that each of us occupies suits us best. It is perhaps a simplified way of looking at it. But as a 19th century historian seeing how far women have come since then, I also borrow many of the practices women lived in that time. This is how I live happiest in the 21st century as a woman - the best of the past and the best of today.

Monica,

Thanks for your provocative comments.... and thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts. I like your insights and that my book can inspire people to think about these things. Your questions about animals speaking is valid. I have read that some people think the animals in the garden spoke. Before I give and opinion, I need to investigate this more...but it is something I would like to explore....

I think when God made man in His image, it was three-fold: Spirit Soul Body symbolizing the Trinity. All other created things had just a body, like plants, or a body and soul like the animals or a soul and spirit like the angels...

Thanks for backing my work...
j

Jori,
I love it, though it's only the 1st chpt.,'it's wonderfully written. There are a couple ? and remarks I have gained answers to over the years. God's plan was for mankind to live under grace, not law. Abraham had Israel because of His grace; even though he lied a couple times and Sarah did what she did. Moses murdered a man, but went on to lead a nation. These were not sins at the time they happened. Israel said they could do all God commanded them, leaning on their own abilities, not God's. So God, being the great Father He is, gave them the Law, knowing Jesus would have to come to abolish the Law. There was always supposed to be grace, not Law.

Satan, Lucipher, was the most beautiful angel God created; he was the angel of the morning and music. He thought he was greater than God,( but thankfully he is not), so when he was thrown to earth he became an ugly creature. My ? is, did the animals always talk, or was Eve so taken aback when this creature talked to her, because the other animals didn't talk, that she thought this creature knew what it was talking about?

I have seen different ministers talk about the verse that talks about man being made a little lower than the angels; this has been lost in translation from Hebrew to English; we are not made lower than the angels; they stand at attention waiting on us to speak out the Word of God over our lives in order for them to go and bring it into fulfillment in our lives. Accordingly, if we were made lower than the angels, Jesus would have been lower also when He became human to live on this Earth.

Authority has been given back to us, by Jesus, to rule over all creation, the Earth, demons, and angels; we even have authority to command storms. I've even commanded computers and the card swiping machines to work at Walmart in the name of Jesus; and they have! The power that spoke universes into existence and raised Jesus form the dead, lives in us. How awesome! I wished every Christian believed this; the world may not have become such the place as it is.

I asked God 1 time why He referred to us as flowers, trees, or jewels. He said it's because we are made from the Earth.

Do you think when God said, "Lets make man from our own image," He was talking about outward appearances, or the inward being?

God bless you Jori for writing this book!

Jori,
You were on my WL, either from spam or because this is a return read. If this is a return read, sorry for the delay.
It's well written, not the bit of chick0lit or wizard fantasy I was looking for with my coffee, but well written. I found it fascinating that Adam didn't name Eve until after the fall so he could dominate her. I'm renaming my new novel so I can get over my writers block and dominate it, Just kidding. I'm not your target audience, but I'm sure there's a big market for this and I wish you success.
Bill
Haktaw Heart

This is a very readable, very erudite piece of work, Jori - and extremely well-edited. I can't comment much on the theological premise, being a Buddhist, but I do applaud the central argument re the 'diminishing role and importance of women' over time. You're absolutely right, and are most courageous to battle their corner.

I haven't read far enough in yet, but do you touch on the probable matriarchal start to Christianity? The 'Jesus Scroll' found in the Sinai in '64 suggests that Jesus left his order in the hands of Mary, not Peter...

Sprinkling you with stars,

Joe

This is extremely well written and very interesting. It's not really my norm and for that reason isn't on my shelf but I appreciate what you have done and have fully star rated you.

Best wishes,

Laura
Beneath The Blossom Tree

I've read Genesis and Exodus, but can't recall any mention of Cain and Abel's wives - Or for that matter, Eve producing other children. Perhaps this is another indication of women's low status - that they were truly UNMENTIONABLE. Before the flood man lived over 700 years... [Where are the records of human skeletons, dated to be aged about 300 when they died - Also wouldn't ancient people have had much longer childhoods, and reproduced at a much later age, if this was so. Oak trees can live for hundreds of years - and aren't sexually mature until but 50.]

Eve as helper or 'ezer` to man . God is our ezer. Is God inferior to us? [ ezer - easer ? ] Woman being created after man , means she is inferior? Yet man was created after the beasts, to have "Dominion over them..

I prefer later chapters about how women's role diminished in agregan societies, and think I will read more.

typo women bear children, not bare

I have been skimming through the rest of the book. Later chapters explaining mosaic society/ biblical times, are clear and precise , also 'non-preachy`. You give good explanation of how some things that might seem shocking to us, would be in the context of their time.

Your style has drawn me in, and your depth has kept me captivated! You have such wisdom and honesty. 6 stars and backed with sincere pleasure!

~Faith Rose
Now to Him

Just read the first three chapters. Your book is enjoyable and very informative. I like your straight-forward, no nonsense approach. It is extremely well-researched.

Bravo - 6 stars!

Julie Van Meter
Pursuing the Peaceful Path; Devotions of Faith

Your book is spectacular its revelations are outstounding! You must have put in a lot of time doing researches and more than that, is the fact that these are not mere work of research; but the work of one who has put her ears to the heart of God.

I have been reading two chapters of your book and I truly love the style you are writing. And I think the topic is much needed in todays society.There are some points the stuff I have been reading seems to indicate other than you say. But than I didn't read enough to give some serious evidence. Maybe this one: God said: Genesis 2:24
For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh. So God's intent seems clear. Just our ways of dealing are sinful as ever.
I think, as my book proposes, we are not free to break the curse, God put on Adam and Eve but we can be freed by Jesus grace.
I am very grateful for your writing. Thank you.

For readers who have bibles, are willing to refer to them while following the analysis of gender roles in the context of Judaism over the ages.

At least, I think it's Judaism, from the references to Shalom and the Torah, which gives me the only constructive suggestion I can make, as I am not the right reader for this book. I think it would find its readership if it was clear in the pitch which religion (and therefore which bible) is the basis for this sociological analysis.

I found some of the cultural information interesting e.g. the notion of a man owning a woman's sexuality (rather than owning the woman) with its historical reason, but as an outsider to the religious notions taken here as accepted truths, I can't read much of this.

Hi Jori,

I can relate to being driven in endless research for answers to life’s questions. I too, was astounded to find answers from the old black Bible, which were shocking to me at first. What is also most strange currently, is that the cover you chose for your book is so similar to mine its uncanny! I’m going to enjoy reviewing your book. Maybe we can exchange edits? Best of blessings to all your efforts.

Jane
The Celestial Proposal: Dare we join the God-kind?

Hi Jori,

I can relate to being driven in endless research for answers to life’s questions. I too, was astounded to find answers from the old black Bible, which were shocking to me at first. What is also most strange currently, is that the cover you chose for your book is so similar to mine its uncanny! I’m going to enjoy reviewing your book. Maybe we can exchange edits? Best of blessings to all your efforts.

Jane
The Celestial Proposal: Dare we join the God-kind?

I love the instructive approach you've taken here plus the logic you've backed up with historical facts. God is no myth, and Jesus was no legend. As much as current day scholars try to tear down their omnipotence, we should remain steadfast in our support of Christianity and taking the good news of the gospel to others.

I appreciate what you've done here to try to meet those ends.

Jori,
I have just read Chapter 1 - In the Beginning.
I find your writing style easy to read. You're handling of the deep theological concepts that you're digging up is commendable. I 'm onside with you regarding what the Bible teaches about the equality of men and women. God created man, male and female He created them - as we read in Genesis. Therefore man is male and female. Thus the female is not some afterthought appendage to the male. We are to complement each other in our respective roles as we each serve the Lord.
Some of what you've written in Chapter 1 does jar me a bit though! That will be because I interpret the Scripture covenantally. Reformed Theology is Covenant Theology, aka as Federal Theology. (Note the word Federal)This understanding of the Bible impacts how we understand the roles of males and females, especially in marriage (as viewed in the terms of Christ and His Church (Eph. 5). You've already skillfully touched on a lot of this, I know!
I noticed a crunching of the gears at the paragraph that begins, "It was a world system made by men to suit men." Up to this point I had thought that you were discussing what God has revealed in His Word and not what fallen men made up as they went along. Perhaps I've misunderstood your intention at this jucture?
A little more about Reformed Theology: Covenantally or Federally Adam is the (federal) head of (fallen or the old) mankind including Eve. Covenantally or Federally the Second Adam, is the federal head of (redeemed or the new) mankind. As Eve (and the rest of mankind) was his seed, ie, bone of Adam's bones and flesh of his flesh (Gen. 2:23) and are therefore dead in Him, so Christ's Church is His seed, ie, bone of His bones and flesh of His flesh (Eph. 5:30 KJV) and is made alive in Him.
I like it that you mention that Christ Jesus is the "Seed of the Woman" (Gen. 3:15 with Gal. 3:16; 4:4). Jesus, though His father is God, as to His humanity, He is therefore of her substance, born or made of the woman. Good stuff!
Anyway, I'd better stop my theological ramblings and get on with reading your very intersting book! Thanks for posting it.
Neil Cullan McKinlay
PS - Don't worry about backing it, but if you're interested, I talk about Covenant Theology a fair bit in my The Nexus: The True Nature of Nature.

Very cool, in my book,about Cain being cursed and sent away,he meets up with Lilith the predecessor of Eve,who tells him that Adam could not handle her living with him as an equal and she was sent away. Im sure you know the Jewish myth of Lilith..

I love books that actually take a look at things and interpret them from a logical point of view ..Now im gonna read a couple more chapters !

I especially love the explanation about the word 'ezer'. Woman is most definitely not inferior to man.

This book will open your eyes and challenge your beliefs. The writer is not merely giving her opinion, but backing them with well-researched facts. A job well done!

Jori
This is an extremely well researched, thought out and written piece. Due to my own beliefs (or lack thereof) I did find it hard to read. Obviously it's not aimed for people like me. An acceptance of god is vital to follow this. There's a lot of history here, history (and misrepresentation) that shaped and made the world what it is. Obviously just my thoughts.
Good luck with this, It really is an impressive piece of research.
Charlie

Jori, I've read more and am now backing your book, with a bunch of stars. Best wishes, Barbara KIRSTEN

Jori, I've finished reading chapter 1 and am impressed--and would be pleased to have you for a friend. OK? Barbara KIRSTEN

Hello Jori:

I read several chapters of your book and was impressed by the amount of research that you have clearly put into this book. I recognized a lot of truths which clearly came from ancient Jewish commentaries and writings. It is refreshing to see such a well-articulated history of humanity written from an authentic biblical-historical worldview. You have a great understanding of the effects of the fall of humanity and the true, original purpose for which God called out the nation of Israel.

This book is sure to evoke emotional responses, mostly from those who would flat out refuse to take the time to read what you are trying to communicate. My only suggestion would be that, anticipating such bias, it is that much more critical that you go out of your way to footnote your research.

I would take issue with the comments regarding your use of I/me. It seems you use the first person in the introduction and then move to the second person throughout the rest of the book. Even scholarly dissertations use the first-person in this way and it is considered perfectly acceptable.

The writing style does tend to feel like that of a textbook. If that is in line with your intended audience, then so be it. If your intent is to reach a wider audience, you may want to consider personalizing the content to give it more warmth and to connect more with a more general reader.

I rated the book with six stars and have gladly added it to my watchlist. May God richly bless the fruit of your many, many hours or arduous labor to the advancement of His Kingdom.

James

I put your book on my watchlist, Jori. Instructive historically. I take a different slant on my personal liberation as a modern man, having read Germaine Greer in my early years at university. In my context, I see women as having become domineering in the Western World, achieving careers and status as CEOs, beyond many men in goverrnment, education and science. It's an interesting perspective, to ask where is the Bible and the intention of God in all this? My chapters on liberation are ch. 3 and ch. 11 of Bk II: "John's Story". Thanks for looking at my writings. I guess facing death, as we did in our family when Kenny died, helps to readjust our values. -- John Hartig

This is awesome Jori, very well written, and worth shelving.. will have to see if I can knock anyone off my shelf. The only thing I would have wanted is maybe a table of contents showing exactly what things you're going to be teaching. All over though, a wonderful job. x

Jori,

Your book makes some very interesting points. It is clear you have done a great deal of study regarding these topics. I enjoyed reading several chapters.

You use I/me throughout much of the book, and when I began reading, I thought I would get to know more about you (especially since the foreword contains some “baring my soul” information). I was a little disappointed when this did not happen.

I noticed one reader commented that you should use I/me less since your book is instructional. If the book stays in its current form, then this is probably correct. I, however, would like to see you add some material to your book that would help the reader connect more with some of your points. You might share, for example, some of your own personal experiences and describe how these brought you to studying these topics. Your title, “What Every Woman Should Know,” to me has both an instructional and a personal sound.

Thanks for all of your hard work.

David

Hi Jori.
I came across your book by accident and started to read. But I have only read the intro and chap 1 - and had to give up I'm afraid. I'm not anti-religion by any means - but I feel this is going to be too intense on the religion front for me.
But all the best with it.

What a preface to a book; I agree with every word.

Hi Jori: Thank you for backing Partners. Although Bible issues are not my area, What Every Woman Should Know is well written. I am sure people who know the Bible wel will enjoy your book.
Thanks again for backing Partners.
Rich McStay

Very beautifully written! Haven't had time to read past chapter two yet, but am interested in reading more! :)

Wow!
I have to say that I never really took a deeper look into the naming of Eve, that Adam didn't name her until after banishment.
Just wow!
I love to read about scripture since after all these years its amazing what is still being revealed.
I only have time to read a chapter at a time, but I can't wait to continue reading this! I am so excited about this!!!

I.J. Davis
'Rise: Crux Precinct Case'

Hi Jori, I read through chapter 3 and what an interesting and well written book. It more than kept my interest. IT is fast paced but so true to the scriptures as I understand them. Many feminists will shun such interpretations. I have not read the whole book yet but I expect based on what I have read it to be a fair interpretation of the Bible. SO much of the discord between men and women today is a result of a lack of understanding of what God's perfect plan was for men and women. I believe your book will clarify that for those that are seeking answers.If you have time, take a look at "You Turn" or "Lost to Found" and let me know what yo think. thanks, Lynne

Listed - because from the confidence and the style of the writing, the logic and the subject matter, I (one with a slightly jaundiced view) have a gut feeling that I am going to thoroughly enjoy a thought-provoking experience. AJB.

Hi,

Just one more comment, on Chapter 2, After the Fall. You place the beginning of man's partnership with dogs at the beginning of neolithic farming. I saw a TV program on dogs about a year ago, probably produced by the BBC, according to which humans and dogs partnered much earlier. The narrator said that without dogs, our forebears would probably never have made it out of Africa. Away from the primeval environment, hunting became much more challenging; predators such as wolves had to be guarded against and fended off, and so on. If you think it worth it, look into that. (You might deduct that I'm a dog person, and you'd be right! :)

Besides, while thinking of Chapter 2: Charmian Clift writes in Mermaid Singing that women lost their original position of power when the tools of production were taken out of their hands. This happened when people settled down to stationary agriculture and men took it over with more advanced technology and a power structure based on exploitation of the poor. I'm quoting from memory so I'm probably off the mark; you need to read her book.

Best,

GG

I do believe that God has a plan for us and your book simply discusses this plan, which I believe that many books on religion forget. Good job discussing this plan along with the history. So, do you think that man has a chance to be saved? Do you think that man's salvation hinges on a good woman (When I initially stated man I meant both sexes.) I will further state that behind every good man is a good woman and vice versa. Thank you for reminding of how precious my wife is.

Interesting and thought provoking; a nice non-fiction read. I enjoyed what I've read and I'm rating it highly as I'm sure there is a market for this.
Michael Croucher (Bravo's Veil)