{"title":"Jo Carruthers","description":"\u003cp\u003eJo Carruthers offers insightful explorations of biblical figures and themes, bringing history and faith to life with thoughtful interpretation. Her works invite readers to deepen their understanding of scripture through engaging narratives and scholarly reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the \u003cem\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e category, Carruthers’ books provide a meaningful journey for those interested in spiritual growth and the enduring impact of religious stories across time.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"esther-through-the-centuries-by-jo-carruthers-9781119004677","title":"Esther Through the Centuries","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis interdisciplinary commentary ranges from early midrashic interpretation to contemporary rewritings, introducing interpretations of the only biblical book not to mention God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnearths a wealth of neglected rewritings inspired by the story’s relevance to themes of nationhood, rebellion, providence, revenge, female heroism, Jewish identity, exile, genocide and ‘multiculturalism’.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReveals the various struggles and strategies used by religious commentators to make sense of this only biblical book that does not mention God.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsks why \u003ci\u003eEsther\u003c\/i\u003e is underestimated by contemporary feminist scholars despite a long history of subversive rewritings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompares the most influential Jewish and Christian interpretations and interpreters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes an introduction to the book’s myriad representations in literature, music, and art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished in the reception-history series, \u003ci\u003eBlackwell Bible Commentaries\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460803182828,"sku":"9781119004677","price":73.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781119004677-esther-through-the-centuries.jpg?v=1774952550"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jo-carruthers.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}