Fragmented Women: Feminist (Sub)versions of Biblical Narratives

by J. Cheryl Exum

Publisher:

JSOT Press

, 1993

Overview

Drawing on contemporary feminist literary theory, this book constructs versions of women’s stories from the submerged strains of their voices in men’s stories. Among the biblical women represented are Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel, and Leah. Jephthah’s daughter, Samson’s mother, Samson’s Timnite wife, Delilah, the Levite’s wife, Michal, and Bathsheba.

Key Features

• Studies on key women in Biblical literature
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Product Details

• Title: Fragmented Women: Feminist (Sub)versions of Biblical Narratives
• Author: J. Cheryl Exum
• Series: Gender and the Bible Collection
• Publisher: Sheffield Academic Press
• Publication Date: 1993
• Pages: 223

About J. Cheryl Exum

J. Cheryl Exum is professor of biblical studies at the University of Sheffield. The author of numerous scholarly works on the Hebrew Bible, her books include Tragedy and Biblical Narrative, Fragmented Women: Feminist (Sub)versions of Biblical Narratives as well as Fragmented Women: Feminist (Sub)versions of Biblical Narratives. She is executive editor of the journal Biblical Interpretation and a director of Sheffield Phoenix Press.