The Role of Women in Ancient Near Eastern Religion This fifteen-page undergraduate research paper examines the religious role of women in the ancient Near East. The author discusses the influence of early Goddess beliefs and traces the historical decline of these matrilineal cultures as patriarchal religions such as Judaism sought to reduce the role of women in religion. Pages: 15 Bibliography: 8 source(s) listed Filename: 15142 Women In Religion.doc Price: 134.25