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In Women in the Biblical World: Old Testament, Dr. Mark Chavalas provides a historical and archaeological survey of the status of women in the biblical world, considering Old Testament views on women alongside those of the larger ancient Near Eastern context. Beginning from the advent of the nation of Israel, he covers various cultures from the time period, including Mesopotamia, Egypt, Hittite...

Jane Austen in her Northanger Abbey. Catherine is speaking to Henry. I think they’re probably just in a room somewhere, and they’re just chatting with each other to show how much they know, and Catherine must have been asked a question. She says to Henry, “I can read poetry and plays, … and [I] do not dislike travels. But history, real solemn history, I cannot be interested in. Can you?” And Henry say, “Yes, I [like it].” Catherine responds, “[Well,] I wish I [could too]. I read [a little bit of]