Women in the Hebrew Bible

Name: Women in the Hebrew Bible
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9780415915618
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Women in the Hebrew Bible offers an insightful exploration of the roles and representations of women in the Old Testament. It presents a thoughtful collection of essays examining societal attitudes and the status of women within ancient Near Eastern cultures, particularly focusing on Israelite society. The text delves into social, cultural, and gender codes as portrayed through various Biblical narratives, inviting readers to reconsider well-known figures and their significance in these ancient texts.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in theology, religious studies, gender studies, and those seeking a deeper understanding of Biblical history and cultural contexts.

Women in the Hebrew Bible presents the first broad overview covering the place of women in the writings in the Old Testament.

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Could you trust a woman named Delilah with a pair of scissors? Would you eat food offered by a curious Eve?

Women in the Hebrew Bible presents a broad overview covering the place of women in the writings in the Old Testament. The essays examine attitudes toward women and their status in ancient Near Eastern societies, focusing on the Israelite society portrayed by the Hebrew Bible.

This collection offers a selection of writings about the social, cultural, and gender codes reflected in Biblical texts.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780415915618

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 November 1998

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Contributors:

Edited by Alice Bach

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 1050g

Pages: 566

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Religion & Spirituality

About the Author

Alice Bach is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Stanford University and the editor of Biblicon, a journal of Bible, media, and culture. She is the author of Women, Seduction, and Betrayal in Biblical Narrative (1997) as well as numerous award-winning children's books.
is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Stanford University. She is the author of Women,Seduction, and Betrayal in Biblical Narrative (1997) and editor of several scholarly articles, including BiblicalGlamour and Hollywood Glitz. She is also the author of numerous award-winning children's books.