In this episode of Mutuality Matters, Dr. Mimi Haddad and Dr. Hélène Dallaire engage in a rich discussion on women's roles in biblical scholarship, the challenges faced in male-dominated fields, the impact of flawed Bible translations on women, and the crucial need for translating Scripture accurately to empower women. They explore stories of women overcoming barriers, the significance of mentoring in leadership, and the broader cultural implications of hierarchical teachings. 
 
00:00 Introduction to Mutuality Matters 
00:02 Breaking Gender Norms in Academia 
01:28 Impact of Bible Translations on Women 
05:06 The Role of Faith Communities in Addressing Abuse 
05:52 Reinterpreting “Helper” in Genesis 
11:08 Challenges and Progress for Women in Ministry 
18:23 Mentorship and Leadership Development 
25:23 Future of Bible Translation and Women's Roles 
29:51 Concluding Thoughts and Encouragement 
33:01 Closing Remarks and Farewell 
 
Dr. Hélène Dallaire earned a PhD in Hebraic and Cognate Studies at Hebrew Union College. At Denver Seminary, Hélène is the Earl S. Kalland Professor OT and Semitic Languages and chairs the OT Department. She has served as Associate Pastor at Word Faith Christian Center in Vancouver and Oakville Canada. Hélène has published widely, with titles such as:  
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<li><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Baker-Illustrated-Bible-Background-Commentary/dp/0801018374/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2VPEPSCG7J94Z&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XhmowhHtDRida342BzBVRVuF_JoZ_hrndczWrBwtnNSEeKCUwqmTjzDAODauHzZanuO9ZRjfLcv88pM-owJp1W8kcTAL5t85qnu_mlTDe74FpogJCDfU_apakEDVxH0t3aor1fMKydqxjjkf8WuAZnh_58BnDTLGLJ532I8YOJQK1pGFnUzYFM5_EMVU7hh97gmDv0pQjCRFPUSDumlr6FUy2mRlVSbK3AT7PORrpso.1CJVVlF06p2jwX4G1no08lODXizkCqWtp5wsqEVlS_A&dib_tag=se&keywords=Baker+Illustrated+Study+Bible&qid=1725023077&sprefix=baker+illustrated+study+bible%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-2'>The Baker Illustrated Study Bible</a> </li>
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<li><a href='https://bestcommentaries.com/series/apollos-old-testament-apotc/'>Apollos OT Commentary Series</a> by IVP  </li>
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Dr. Dallaire has published articles and chapters in: 
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<li>“Gender Issues and the Role of Women in Joshua,” <a href='https://www.google.com/books/edition/Formation_and_Interpretation_of_Old_Test/Ii9ivwEACAAJ?hl=en'>In Formation and Interpretation of Old Testament Literature. Leiden, Brill</a> </li>
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<li>“Women: Let’s Use Our Voices – Psalm 68:12;” “Daughter of Zion/Jerusalem – Zephaniah 3:14-17;” and “A Woman in a Basket – Zechariah 5,” in <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Womans-LeatherLike-Letter-Filament-Enabled/dp/1496453018/ref=sr_1_2?crid=ER8DCJ60C2Z1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.N2YB8xCfjmDk2INvXrs007MYxnRXS5QGdy0sAcNSDmqScTYHfqRMzZ5VePfzHlIXpfL4pNUau4zBVZEVQ9O5xhvCieuwDE0ezRUTgtobewNGczmkeAp4UxPRGeGoLfCPQFjGRR-CUMLjzPPtzIlQo8zMWiEeWBtjU8bymZNxCGiW76ScSN_B-5PWGbrOTJ_uUi7LZRqzg16NPdkzUbmaMOT-iVIUU2QHEIjp03kQIsk.DfVKQMcz0M1jJ_W8osZIXZCxY8kS1RS-MNJFLcAXfiA&dib_tag=se&keywords=Every+Woman%E2%80%99s+Bible%2C+Tyndale&qid=1725023702&sprefix=every+woman+s+bible%2C+tyndale%2Caps%2C368&sr=8-2'>Every Woman’s Bible, Tyndale</a>; A review of </li>
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<li>Carol Meyer’s, Rediscovering Eve: Ancient Israelite Women in Context (Oxford) in the <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Journal-Evangelical-Study-Old-Testament/dp/1725262568'>Journal of the Evangelical Study of the Old Testament</a> </li>
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<li>“<a href='http://denverseminary.uberflip.com/i/199485-engage-magazine-fall-2013/3'>Women in the OT: A Legacy to Build On</a>” for Denver Seminary’s Engage Magazine.   </li>
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Hélène teaches courses on Women in the Old Testament, the Ancient Near East, and Women’s Leadership for the Association of Theological Schools, and with a CBE chapter locally. She serves on the board of the CBE Denver Chapter. Hélène received a 2024 CBE Lifetime Achievement Award. 
Related Resources 
<a href='https://www.cbeinternational.org/resource/an-update-on-cbes-translation-project/'>An Update on CBE’s Translation Project</a> 
<a href='https://www.cbeinternational.org/resource/words-matter-how-translation-transformed-a-community/'>Words Matter: How a Corrected Translation Transformed a Community</a> 
<a href='https://www.cbeinternational.org/resource/correcting-caricatures-women-and-bible-translation/'>Correcting Caricatures: Women and Bible Translation</a> 
 
The opinions expressed in CBE’s Mutuality Matters’ podcast are those of its hosts or guests and do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of CBE International or its members or chapters worldwide. The designations employed in this podcast and the presentation of content therein do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of CBE concerning the legal status of any country, area or territory or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers.

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