Genesis 2:18 Revisited: Women as Essential Helpers in God’s Creation Plan - E-book - ePub

This paper revisit Genesis 2:18 through the channel of the liberation approach, centering on women as essential helpers in God's creation plan. By examine the Hebrew term "ezer" (Helper) and "kenegdo" (Corresponding to him), the study questioning traditional interpretations that have been used to subordinate women in religious, political, and social spheres. It spotlights Biblical examples like Deborah, Miriam, and Ruth, who assume leadership and provide roles, demonstrating that women are called to serve as equal to men.
Grounding on this examples, the paper critiques the cultural and religious biases in Ghana that continue to exclude women from leadership roles and salient responsibilities. The findings support that women are not merely assistants but are essentials, equal partners in all aspect of life as originally intended in God's creation plan.