Tag Archives: Brad Windhauser

The Old Testament: Judges II – Women Step up (The Empowered Woman Archetype)

Posted on April 7, 2013 by virgowriter

An archetype is a pattern that has been repeated in storytelling so often that it becomes a template for our understanding. For example, we have seen what it means to be a hero so often that we know his or … Continue reading →

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The Old Testament: Deuteronomy IV – Reflecting on the Death of Moses

Posted on March 26, 2013 by virgowriter

A typical action movie stereotype involves the hard-nosed character (usually a man) who was a reluctant recruit to a particular journey/quest.  Said character has to be roped into joining what he considered to be a hopeless, pointless, usually-suicidal quest.  He’ll … Continue reading →

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The Old Testament: Deuteronomy III – Divorcing, Raping and Enslaving: Fun for Women in Deuteronomy

Posted on March 23, 2013 by virgowriter

Last year’s heartwarming story about Rep. Todd Akin (R-MO) who finally cleared up the issue of legitimate versus illegitimate rape for everyone understandably incensed a number of people.  But before people could right off the completely misguided opinions of this … Continue reading →

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