For most people who read the Bible The idea of \u200b\u200bone God of Israel, Yahweh, seems clear. However, archaeological discoveries of recent decades has demonstrated that Yahweh was not always alone. Before the rise of monotheism in Israel, the God Yahweh was part of a context where there was a polytheistic pantheon of gods and goddesses, and probably was worshiped along with his consort, Asherah.
Reconstructing the presence of the Goddess Asherah in the lives of men and women in Ancient Israel is an effort, from a feminist perspective and gender, to find elements that help us in getting closer than were the religious places and vital these people.
This reconstruction is a necessary, since we are dealing with sacred texts marked by the patriarchal system that historically has designed a male God, male legitimizing practices and functions, thereby silencing the women, their sacred representations, everything that could guarantee them space and voice. Therefore, it is necessary to our thinking.
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