The Bible often gets a bad rap for being “anti-women.” But an examination of what the Bible actually says—and how women are actually depicted—paints a very different picture.

Some of the women who appear in Hebrew scripture, such as Miriam the prophetess (Exodus); Rahab the harlot (Joshua 2); and Deborah the judge (Judges 4), are known for roles other than mothering ...

Deborah's story would stand out even without her unusual role as a military leader. It's essentially told twice: first in a sort of prose summary in Judges 4 and then in a poem or song in Judges 5.

For a more accurate look at women in Judges, check out: Fierce: Women of the Bible and Their Stories of Violence, Mercy, Bravery, Wisdom, Sex, and Salvation by Alice Connor (Fortress Press, 2017).

The women in the Bible ... are both heroines in the Book of Judges, and both are pretty badass. Deborah is a prophet among the Ancient Israelites, and the only female judge mentioned in the Bible.

The book of Judges introduces Deborah by describing her in more detail than most biblical characters. Deborah was the only recorded female judge and the only military leader described as a prophet ...