Old testament Quote by Jack Holland
““Tertullian thunders at women in the manner of the God of the Old Testament who once threatened to make their hair fall out. But his tone and his words are altogether more menacing. Not only are women held responsible fot the Fall of Man, but it is they, not the Jews, not the Roman authorities--who are blamed for the suffering and death of Jesus, man's Redeemer. It is through their flesh that the devil comes into the world.””
About This Quote
The quote blames women for humanity’s suffering and portrays them as the source of evil, echoing misogynistic religious rhetoric.
In simple terms: Women are blamed for sin and evil.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge harmful gender stereotypes.
Themes
gender
religion
misogyny
blame
theology
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
critical
When to use this quote
- historical analysis
- theological critique
- gender studies
Key Concepts
patriarchal narratives
scapegoating
evil origins
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect women’s roles in society?
- What alternative narratives exist?
![“Tertullian speaks the mind of the Latin Fa thers when he says: "The guilt being removed, the penalty is removed also. Thus man is re stored to God according to the likeness of him [i. e. Adam] who in days gone by had been [created] to the image of God.” quote by Joseph Pohle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/559/joseph-pohle-3769_psychology_tertullian-speaks-the-mind-of-the-latin_3033627.jpg)
