I’m curious where the idea that women weren’t integral parts of the economies of antiquity comes from. Just a few examples from the Bible which I assume would

I’m curious where the idea that women weren’t integral parts of the economies of antiquity comes from. Just a few examples from the Bible which I assume would shape modern perspectives: Lydia, unmarried merchant of purple cloth and independently wealthy[1]. First convert of Europe. And the “wife of noble character” from Proberbs 31[2]: > She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night. 1. https://www.gotquestions.org/Lydia-in-the-Bible.html https://www.gotquestions.org/Lydia-in-the-Bible.html 2. http://web.mit.edu/jywang/www/cef/Bible/NIV/NIV_Bible/PROV+31.html http://web.mit.edu/jywang/www/cef/Bible/NIV/NIV_Bible/PROV+3...