Stories of Biblical Mothers: Maternal Power in the Hebrew Bible - Softcover

Bronner, Leila Leah

 
9780761828297: Stories of Biblical Mothers: Maternal Power in the Hebrew Bible
Softcover
ISBN 10: 076182829X ISBN 13: 9780761828297
Publisher: University Press Of America, 2004

Synopsis

Stories of Biblical Mothers offers a new look at an often unnoticed group of women in the Hebrew Bible: the biblical mothers. The author's insightful analysis gives evidence that women of the Bible are able to obtain domestic and public influence through their status as mothers. This work reassesses the position of the biblical woman, and acknowledges that while marginalized, nevertheless as a mother she is both honored and powerful. Author Leila Leah Bronner adds to the ongoing conversation about the role and place of women in the Bible, and inspires further reflection on the biblical mother.

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About the Author

Leila Leah Bronner, Ph.D., formerly Professor of Bible and Religious Studies at Witwatersrand University, Johannesburg, South Africa, has also been associated with various American universities.

From the Back Cover

"Exploring images ... of motherhood ... in the Bible and beyond, Leila Bronner offers an array of intriguing insights and connections to all who are interested in feminist readings." -- Angela Bauer, Episcopal Divinity School, Cambridge, MA

"...As [Bronner] rightly says, whereas mothers and motherhood are the most dominant social function attributed to women in the Hebrew Bible, this subject has rarely been treated in a consistent fashion beyond generalities. Here the whole spectrum of narratives relating to mothers -- universal, national, royal, wise, mothers to daughters, metaphorical, unconventional, even the maternal roles of the Hebrew God -- are systematically described and analysed." --Athalya Brenner, University of Amsterdam

"...The book is a good read." -- Bezalel Porten, Hebrew University of Jerusalem

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Publisher
University Press Of America
Publication date
2004
Language
English
ISBN 10 
076182829X
ISBN 13 
9780761828297
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
162

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