In this eye-opening book, llana Pardes explores the tense dialogue between dominant patriarchal discourses of the Bible and counter female voices. Pardes studies women's plots and subplots, dreams and pursuits, uncovering the diverse and at times conflicting figurations of femininity in biblical texts. She also sketches the ways in which antipatriarchal elements intermingle with other repressed elements in the Bible: polytheistic traditions, skeptical voices, and erotic longings.
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In this eye-opening book, llana Pardes explores the tense dialogue between dominant patriarchal discourses of the Bible and counter female voices. Pardes studies women's plots and subplots, dreams and pursuits, uncovering the diverse and at times conflicting figurations of femininity in biblical texts. She also sketches the ways in which antipatriarchal elements intermingle with other repressed elements in the Bible: polytheistic traditions, skeptical voices, and erotic longings.
Imprint | Harvard University Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | February 2004 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | October 1993 |
Authors | Ilana Pardes |
Dimensions | 210 x 140 x 11mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 206 |
Edition | Revised |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-674-17545-7 |
Barcode | 9780674175457 |
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LSN | 0-674-17545-X |