“Gospel of Jesus’ Wife” Less Durable Than Sexism Surrounding It
…King first went public with the text, for example, Smithsonian magazine found it necessary to comment at length on her appearance, including her “gray streaked hair” and “loose clothing.” Female scholars often experience scrutiny and judgment based on their personal appearance, where a male scholar would not be subjected to such attention. To join a discussion where an “ugly woman” is the dominant metaphor feels uncomfortably familiar. It’s like…
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