Shayna Sheinfeld

In this engaging discussion, Shayna Sheinfeld, a religion professor specializing in Second Temple Judaism, dives deep into the roles of women in the Herodian courts. She critiques the misleading notions of the '400 years of silence' and enriches our understanding of the Maccabean Revolt. Highlighting figures like Queen Berenike, she explores the dynamic power women held during this era. Moreover, Shayna dissects how scriptural narratives often blame women, urging listeners to appreciate the complex diversity of Jewish identities in the first century.