Subversive Sequels in the Bible: How Biblical Stories Mine and Undermine Each Other
Judy Klitsner pairs biblical stories to show how a later text will often comment on, or even subvert, an earlier one.

 
The author draws on her fluent command of Hebrew commentary and her broad reading of ancient and modern exegesis, and creates a rare dialogue between feminist and traditional Bible commentary. Using the method of parshanut (interpretation) and her own unique approach to biblical texts, Klitsner draws bold, surprising parallels between biblical passages, revealing previously unexcavated layers of meaning. The result is a series of fresh and original readings of familiar narratives, accessible to both novice and experienced readers of the Bible. With her fresh, original readings of familiar narratives, Klitsner illustrates the dynamic nature of biblical attitudes regarding issues of ongoing relevance, such as the self, gender relations, and relations between Jews and non-Jews.
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Subversive Sequels in the Bible: How Biblical Stories Mine and Undermine Each Other
Judy Klitsner pairs biblical stories to show how a later text will often comment on, or even subvert, an earlier one.

 
The author draws on her fluent command of Hebrew commentary and her broad reading of ancient and modern exegesis, and creates a rare dialogue between feminist and traditional Bible commentary. Using the method of parshanut (interpretation) and her own unique approach to biblical texts, Klitsner draws bold, surprising parallels between biblical passages, revealing previously unexcavated layers of meaning. The result is a series of fresh and original readings of familiar narratives, accessible to both novice and experienced readers of the Bible. With her fresh, original readings of familiar narratives, Klitsner illustrates the dynamic nature of biblical attitudes regarding issues of ongoing relevance, such as the self, gender relations, and relations between Jews and non-Jews.
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Subversive Sequels in the Bible: How Biblical Stories Mine and Undermine Each Other

Subversive Sequels in the Bible: How Biblical Stories Mine and Undermine Each Other

by Judy Klitsner
Subversive Sequels in the Bible: How Biblical Stories Mine and Undermine Each Other
Subversive Sequels in the Bible: How Biblical Stories Mine and Undermine Each Other

Subversive Sequels in the Bible: How Biblical Stories Mine and Undermine Each Other

by Judy Klitsner

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Judy Klitsner pairs biblical stories to show how a later text will often comment on, or even subvert, an earlier one.

 
The author draws on her fluent command of Hebrew commentary and her broad reading of ancient and modern exegesis, and creates a rare dialogue between feminist and traditional Bible commentary. Using the method of parshanut (interpretation) and her own unique approach to biblical texts, Klitsner draws bold, surprising parallels between biblical passages, revealing previously unexcavated layers of meaning. The result is a series of fresh and original readings of familiar narratives, accessible to both novice and experienced readers of the Bible. With her fresh, original readings of familiar narratives, Klitsner illustrates the dynamic nature of biblical attitudes regarding issues of ongoing relevance, such as the self, gender relations, and relations between Jews and non-Jews.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781592645190
Publisher: Koren Publishers
Publication date: 04/29/2019
Pages: 270
Sales rank: 746,778
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 8.80(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Preface xiii

Acknowledgments xv

Introduction xix

Chapter 1 The Wings of the Dove: Noah and Jonah in Flight from Self 1

Chapter 2 The Rebirth of the Individual: The Tower of Babel and the Midwives of Israel 35

Chapter 3 Mysterious Priests and Troubled Patriarchs: Melchizedek and Jethro and the Building of Leaders 73

Chapter 4 The Three Faces of Woman: The Garden of Eden in Search of Sequels 111

Chapter 5 Forbidden Fruit and the Quest for Motherhood: Havvah and Sarah 131

Chapter 6 The Tent, the Field, and the Battlefield: Rebekah and Other Mothers 159

Afterword 201

Bibliography 205

Classical Jewish Sources 209

Subject Index 215

Index of Biblical and Rabbinic Sources 225

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