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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 | 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> | ||
== Gender variance in the Christian Bible == | == Gender variance in the Christian Bible == | ||