185. Miriam the Prophetess with Historian Maxine Hanks

An episode of the In Her Image Podcast podcast, hosted by In Her Image, titled "185. Miriam the Prophetess with Historian Maxine Hanks" was published on March 22, 2026 and runs 62 minutes.

March 22, 2026 ·62m · In Her Image Podcast

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This in-depth discussion with historian Maxine Hanks explores the biblical and traditional roles of Miriam, the first prophetess, highlighting her significance in Hebrew, Christian, and LDS traditions. The conversation emphasizes her leadership, prophetic gifts, and cultural impact, inspiring listeners to reconnect with her story and legacy.www.patreon.com/InHerImagePodcastMiriam, prophetess, biblical women, LDS tradition, water symbolism, leadership, prophecy, women in scripture, religious music, spiritual practiceChapters00:00 Introduction to Miriam: A Biblical Heroine02:54 Miriam's Role in the Exodus Story05:27 Historical Context and Oral Traditions07:36 Miriam as a Prophetess10:22 The Significance of Names: Moses and Miriam13:12 Miriam's Leadership and Celebration16:07 The Song of the Sea: A Women's Tradition18:55 Miriam's Influence in Religious Traditions21:27 Miriam's Legacy in Modern Faith Communities34:23 Miriam's Leadership and Independence35:44 The Role of Women in Biblical Narratives39:35 Miriam's Influence in LDS Tradition41:12 The Prophetic Roles of Joseph, Oliver, and Emma45:29 Emma's Liturgical Contributions and Leadership49:39 Connecting with Miriam: Spiritual Practices and Community54:25 The Importance of Lamentation in Women's Voices59:34 Excavating Women's Roles in Religious Traditions

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Miriam, prophetess, biblical women, LDS tradition, water symbolism, leadership, prophecy, women in scripture, religious music, spiritual practice

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Miriam: A Biblical Heroine

02:54 Miriam's Role in the Exodus Story

05:27 Historical Context and Oral Traditions

07:36 Miriam as a Prophetess

10:22 The Significance of Names: Moses and Miriam

13:12 Miriam's Leadership and Celebration

16:07 The Song of the Sea: A Women's Tradition

18:55 Miriam's Influence in Religious Traditions

21:27 Miriam's Legacy in Modern Faith Communities

34:23 Miriam's Leadership and Independence

35:44 The Role of Women in Biblical Narratives

39:35 Miriam's Influence in LDS Tradition

41:12 The Prophetic Roles of Joseph, Oliver, and Emma

45:29 Emma's Liturgical Contributions and Leadership

49:39 Connecting with Miriam: Spiritual Practices and Community

54:25 The Importance of Lamentation in Women's Voices

59:34 Excavating Women's Roles in Religious Traditions

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