Motherhood in the Bible and the Qur'an

Austen E. Sandifer

Excerpt: "Societal attitudes toward women generally reflect cultural normative practices that beomce institutionalized through laws and traditions. Religion is both a critical factor in the development of these norms and a reflection of the cultural practices of the times in which the religion developed. Religious texts are re-interpreted regularly to suit various purposes. Regardless of interpretation, at their core, many texts have more similarities than differences. These similarities offer a common ground from which different religious groups can begin communication and learn from one another."

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