The Writings And Later Wisdom Books (bible And Women: An Encyclopaedia Of Exegesis And Cultural History)
by Christl M. Maier /
2014 / English / PDF
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An international collection of ecumenical, gender-sensitive
interpretations
An international collection of ecumenical, gender-sensitive
interpretations
The latest volume in the Bible and Women series seeks to provide
an ecumenical, gender-sensitive interpretation and reception
history of the Writings and later wisdom traditions including Ben
Sira and the Wisdom of Solomon. Articles trace the living
conditions of women, examine the presentation of female figures
in the Israelite wisdom tradition, discuss women and gender
relations in single books, and explore narratives about great
female protagonists, such as Ruth, Esther, and Susanna, who prove
their wit and strength in situations of conflict.
The latest volume in the Bible and Women series seeks to provide
an ecumenical, gender-sensitive interpretation and reception
history of the Writings and later wisdom traditions including Ben
Sira and the Wisdom of Solomon. Articles trace the living
conditions of women, examine the presentation of female figures
in the Israelite wisdom tradition, discuss women and gender
relations in single books, and explore narratives about great
female protagonists, such as Ruth, Esther, and Susanna, who prove
their wit and strength in situations of conflict.Features:
Features:Essays by scholars from five European countries, Israel, and
the United States
Essays by scholars from five European countries, Israel, and
the United StatesAn introduction and fourteen essays focused on women and
gender relations
An introduction and fourteen essays focused on women and
gender relationsCoverage of power relations and ideologies within the texts
and in current interpretations.
Coverage of power relations and ideologies within the texts
and in current interpretations.
