The Queen of Sheba and daughters of Africa: Reimagining redemptive matriarchy in 2 Chronicles

This article advocates for a reimagining of matriarchy through the lens of redemptive matriarchy, which critiques and destabilises oppressive structures perpetuated by both patriarchal and matriarchal systems. Patriarchy often co-opts women, using their voices to oppress other women and marginalise...

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Main Author: Juma, Dorcas C. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2025
In: HTS teologiese studies
Year: 2025, Volume: 81, Issue: 1
Further subjects:B Daughters of Africa
B Liberation Theological Discourse
B Afro-Feminist Lens
B Transformative Justice
B Redemptive Matriarchy
B Queen of Sheba
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