Abstract: The word “Power” has been given various interpretations by sociologist, philosophers, theologians etc. depending on each perspective. One basic fact about human societies and communities is the fact that leadership does not exist without power. The Old Testament presents the issue of power standing at the heart of story of ancient Israel. God challenges the judges and the rules of Israel to protect the rights of the “poor and the oppressed.” They were to exercise their power in a godly manner, a manner that would rescue the needy and deliver them from wicked individuals. In virtually all culture and religions, women are considered to be inferior, unequal and secondary to men. They are regarded as weaker vessel, thereby defining power in masculine parlance. Masculinity hinges on a man’s capacity to exercise power and control. Where male dominance is buttressed by an ideology of male superiority and dominance, women are bound to suffer biological, socio- political oppression and exploitation. The thrust of this paper is to examine the interplay of power by a woman based on a critical and theological interpretation of Judges 4:4-22. The paper adopts historical, theological, as well as contextual method of investigation, employing materials from secondary sources, which have to do with both published and unpublished materials, from libraries, newspapers, journals, books, internet etc. with the aim of making the message relevant to the African context, after which conclusion and recommendations are made.
Keywords: Interplay, Power, Feminism, Interpreting Judges 4:4-22.
Title: The Interplay of Power and Feminism: A Typical Interpretation of Judges 4:4-22
Author: Jibromah O. Kate (Mrs.)
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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