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How does the narrative of Huldah the prophetess (2 Kings 22:14-20), consulted by King Josiah regarding the rediscovered Book of the Law, challenge traditional patriarchal interpretations of prophetic authority in ancient Israel?
A
It reinforces patriarchal norms by demonstrating that even female prophets ultimately defer to male religious leaders for interpretation.
B
It suggests that women were only consulted in matters of personal morality, not in matters of national importance or theological interpretation.
C
It illustrates that prophetic authority was not exclusively tied to gender or social status, and that women could hold significant religious and political influence based on their spiritual insight.
D
It indicates that Huldah's prophecy was only deemed credible because it aligned with Josiah's pre-existing political agenda and desire for religious reform.
Reference: 2 Kings 22:14-20