Deborah, Woman of Fire: Rethinking Female Leadership in the Old Testament | Dr. Ron Peirce

What does Deborah's story reveal about leadership in one of Israel's darkest eras? In this episode of The Chick Report, Dr. Sandra Glahn talks with Dr. Ron Pierce about Deborah, the woman of fire who judged Israel, and the partnership between Deborah, Barak, and Jael that turned the tide in the Book of Judges.Discover:Why "a woman of Lapidoth" likely describes Deborah's fiery character rather than a husband or townHow Deborah bookends the era of the judges alongside Samuel as a prophet-judgeWhy Barak's request that Deborah accompany him is a mark of faith, not cowardiceHow the heroes of this story—Deborah and Jael—upend a deeply patriarchal worldFollow for more scholarship with a touch of slang.Connect with Sandra: https://sandraglahn.com | Instagram: @SandraGlahnAuthorDisclaimer: The views, information, and/or opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of our guests and do not necessarily represent those of the host, affiliated organizations, or sponsors.