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Synopsis: A noted biblical scholar reinterprets the women of the Bible from a feminist point of view as seen in the context of both their own times and modern-day society, discussing the stories of Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, Ruth, Jezebel, Dinah, and others and examining the meaning of their lives and the themes of the stories. 10,000 first printing.
From the Back Cover:
"You'll never see the women of the Bible in quite the same way after reading Tikva Frymer-Kensky's excellent new book. In her able hands, these women emerge from the ancient texts with new strength and vigor. Frymer-Kensky is a dazzling thinker who presents her ideas with unusual energy and clarity."
--Ari L. Goldman, author of The Search for God at Harvard
Title: Reading the Women of the Bible: A New ...
Publisher: Schocken
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: new