We have examined the evolving consciousness of the authors and redactors of the Bible. This short series looks at the issues of social justice as they indicate an evolving morality and ethos concerning women, the poor, aliens and slaves, and attitudes toward those of different social strata. This segment will look at how aliens and slaves are treated and their role in the community. As the consciousness changes, more questions about who is alien and whether they can be included as part of the community arise. The implications of these questions have corollaries for our own modern world as well.

We have examined the evolving consciousness of the authors and redactors of the Bible. This short series looks at the issues of social justice as they indicate an evolving morality and ethos concerning women, the poor, aliens and slaves, and attitudes toward those of different social strata. This segment will look at how aliens and slaves are treated and their role in the community. As the consciousness changes, more questions about who is alien and whether they can be included as part of the community arise. The implications of these questions have corollaries for our own modern world as well.

We have examined the evolving consciousness of the authors and redactors of the bible. This short series looks at the issues of social justice as they indicate an evolving morality and ethos concerning women, the poor, aliens and slaves, and attitudes toward those of different social strata. This  segment will look at how the poor are defined and treated by the community as a whole and the evolving social, ethical, and spiritual obligation to care for and help the poor inside and outside the community.

We have examined the evolving consciousness of the authors and redactors of the bible. This short series looks at the issues of social justice as they indicate an evolving morality and ethos concerning women, the poor, aliens and slaves, and attitudes toward those of different social strata. This segment will look at how the poor are defined and treated by the community as a whole and the evolving social, ethical, and spiritual obligation to care for and help the poor inside and outside the community.

We have examined the evolving consciousness of the authors and redactors of the Bible. This short series looks at the issues of social justice as they indicate an evolving morality and ethos concerning women, the poor, aliens and slaves, and attitudes toward those of different social strata. This first segment will look at the place of women throughout the Bible, their relative power, and their impact on the spiritual message we can take away from their stories today.

We have examined the evolving consciousness of the authors and redactors of the Bible. This short series looks at the issues of social justice as they indicate an evolving morality and ethos concerning women, the poor, aliens and slaves, and attitudes toward those of different social strata. This first segment will look at the place of women throughout the Bible, their relative power, and their impact on the spiritual message we can take away from their stories today.

After completing our look at how the Hebrew Bible was put together in our three-part series Evolution of the Bible, we turn our focus toward the consciousness of the writers through the centuries and their view of God as it evolved throughout the Hebrew Bible and into the Christian Bible. Recognizing that it is our own human perspective about the nature of life, God, and humanity that evolves gives us a context for understanding the scriptures in ways that deepen and support our spiritual lives in the 21st century. Join Karen and E.J. as they trace the evolving human consciousness that is evident in the stories, writings, and theology found in the evolution IN the Bible!

After completing our look at how the Hebrew Bible was put together in our three-part series Evolution of the Bible, we turn our focus toward the consciousness of the writers through the centuries and their view of God as it evolved throughout the Hebrew Bible and into the Christian Bible. Recognizing that it is our own human perspective about the nature of life, God, and humanity that evolves gives us a context for understanding the scriptures in ways that deepen and support our spiritual lives in the 21st century. Join Karen and E.J. as they trace the evolving human consciousness that is evident in the stories, writings, and theology found in the evolution IN the Bible!

After completing our look at how the Hebrew Bible was put together in our three-part series Evolution of the Bible, we turn our focus toward the consciousness of the writers through the centuries and their view of God as it evolved throughout the Hebrew Bible and into the Christian Bible. Recognizing that it is our own human perspective about the nature of life, God, and humanity that evolves gives us a context for understanding the scriptures in ways that deepen and support our spiritual lives in the 21st century. Join Karen and E.J. as they trace the evolving human consciousness that is evident in the stories, writings, and theology found in the evolution IN the Bible!

After completing our look at how the Hebrew Bible was put together in our three-part series Evolution of the Bible, we turn our focus toward the consciousness of the writers through the centuries and their view of God as it evolved throughout the Hebrew Bible and into the Christian Bible. Recognizing that it is our own human perspective about the nature of life, God, and humanity that evolves gives us a context for understanding the scriptures in ways that deepen and support our spiritual lives in the 21st century. Join Karen and E.J. as they trace the evolving human consciousness that is evident in the stories, writings, and theology found in the evolution IN the Bible!