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[[Gender variance in spirituality#the six genders in classical Judaism|The six genders in classical Judaism]] are not typically known in Christian tradition, though they are important for scholars to take into account when studying Hebrew texts that are used in Christianity.
[[Gender variance in spirituality#the six genders in classical Judaism|The six genders in classical Judaism]] are not typically known in Christian tradition, though they are important for scholars to take into account when studying Hebrew texts that are used in Christianity.


Saint Abban is not gender-variant, but is said to have transitioned from female to male, and so can be considered informally a patron saint for transgender people.<ref>Conner, Sparks, and Sparks. ''Cassell's Encyclopedia of queer myth, symbol, and spirit, covering gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender lore''. 1997. P. 39.</ref>
Saint Abban is not gender-variant, but is said to have changed a baby from female to male<ref name="TransChristianity">{{Cite web |title=100 - 1399: Mystics, Monks, and Plagues |author=Smith, Avery |work=Trans Christianity |date=July 2019 |access-date=10 January 2021 |url= https://queerlychristian.wixsite.com/transchristianity/100-1399}}</ref>, and so can be considered informally a patron saint for transgender people.<ref>Conner, Sparks, and Sparks. ''Cassell's Encyclopedia of queer myth, symbol, and spirit, covering gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender lore''. 1997. P. 39.</ref>


== Gender variance in the Christian Bible ==
== Gender variance in the Christian Bible ==
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