| Description |
xiii, 263 pages : illustrations, map ; 26 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Contents |
A woman's tale: an introduction to the book of Ruth -- The exiles -- Amid the alien corn -- The winning of Boaz -- At Bethlehem's gate -- What means this tale? -- Tamar -- Understanding Esther: an introduction -- Party time in old Persia, or lessons on how to run an empire -- The substitute -- Prologue: the night of the assassins -- The man who would not bow -- The war commences -- In the valley of the shadow: looking into the abyss -- Interlude: the theater of the absurd -- Esther triumphant -- Reversing the engine -- Judgment day -- Thou shalt not forget! -- The dark vision -- The hidden hand -- Thinking outside the box. |
| Summary |
"This work examines the lives of Naomi, Ruth, Tamar and Esther. Each woman is depicted without a dominant male companion and featured in the Bible's more secular texts. The author evaluates each character's role as a female protagonist, and demonstrates how each story represents an innovative view of religion and a revisionist evaluation of women's roles"--Provided by publisher. |
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Bible. Ruth -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Bible. Esther -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Bible. Genesis XXXVIII -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Ruth (Biblical figure)
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Naomi (Biblical figure)
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Esther, Queen of Persia.
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Tamar (Daughter-in-law of Judah)
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Women in the Bible.
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| ISBN |
9780786430819 softcover alkaline paper |
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0786430818 softcover alkaline paper |
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