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...