Women in the Book of Genesis

The Women of Genesis: Root of All Evil In the Book of Genesis, the New Revised Standard Version, women play a very significant behind-the-scenes role in many of the events that affect the main characters. One of the most representative themes in the book shows man's view of woman by the role women play in almost every episode. They are often depicted as deceiving seductresses, causing more trouble than they are worth. Probably the most …

…the blame on their victims instead. The viewpoint of Genesis is one that finds great fault in most women. There is a large sense of distrust among the different stories collected in the book and most of seems to stem from the wickedness of the women. The great number of incidents of women causing mischief and wrongdoings suggests the tendency for wickedness has been intrinsic in the nature of womankind since the fall of Eden.