The Other Side, November 1st, 2002
Who can find a virtuous woman?" queries the King James translation of one of the most famous chapters of Proverbs (31:10-31). This Scripture is often presented as the theme for "Women's Day" services--and I always cringe.
Proverbs is uaually interpreted as handing women the model of an impossible superwoman--up at dawn and the last to bed, household meal provider and farmer-businesswoman; weaver, sewer, and quilter; provider for the needy and poor; wise instructor; and real-estate maven. The responsibilities this woman carries are overwhelming--she is a "Jill of all trades," working efficie...
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