The Early Church Fathers held mixed views of women. Many blamed Eve for the fall of humanity and saw women as weak and untrustworthy. Figures like Augustine and Tertullian argued that sin entered the world through Eve. However, some Church Fathers also recognized women's positive roles. Hermas's writings saw woman as representing the Church. Jerome respected women scholars. Augustine revered his mother's spiritual counsel. While views against women prevailed overall, some Church Fathers acknowledged women's spiritual capabilities and contributions to the early Church.