Document Type
Blog
Publication Date
9-15-2021
Abstract
Ancient Christian and Jewish texts threatened women with hellfire if they stepped out of line – and those terrifying visions still resonate in U.S. society today. Meghan Henning, associate professor of religious studies, connects past with present.
eCommons Citation
Henning, Meghan, "How threats of hellfire helped keep 'immodest' women in their place — from the ancient world to "My Unorthodox Life"" (2021). University of Dayton Magazine Website. 991.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/dayton_mag_blog/991
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