Every reader comes to the Bible with their own history and set of assumptions. In this introductory episode, Rev Dr Helen Paynter tells Rosie Dawson which principles and commitments inform her engagement with Biblical texts about sexual abuse and violence.

Episode 1. Sexual violence in the Bible: read with care

Join us for for #SheToo, a seven-part podcast series exploring some of the biblical texts that include violence against women. These 'texts of terror' have, at times, been used to oppress women or have just been ignored. But what happens if we take a closer look?

Bible Society is not aligned to any single denomination and does not necessarily endorse every position taken here – but this podcast is offered to help listeners engage with themes in parts of the Bible that are too important to ignore.

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Join us for for #SheToo, a seven-part podcast series exploring some of the biblical texts that include violence against women. These 'texts of terror' have, at times, been used to oppress women or have just been ignored. But what happens if we take a closer look? Bible Society is not aligned to any single denomination and does not necessarily endorse every position taken here – but this podcast is offered to help listeners engage with themes in parts of the Bible that are too important to ignore.

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Episode 1. Sexual violence in the Bible: read with care

Episode 1. Sexual violence in the Bible: read with care