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The Oxford Handbook of Feminist Approaches to the Hebrew Bible brings together 37 essential essays written by leading international scholars, examining crucial points of analysis within the field of feminist Hebrew Bible studies. Organized into four major areas - globalization, neoliberalism, media, and intersectionality - the essays collectively provide vibrant, relevant, and innovative contributions to the field. The topics of analysis focus heavily on gender and queer identity, with essays touching on African, Korean, and European feminist hermeneutics, womanist and interreligious readings, ecofeminist and animal biblical studies, migration biblical studies, the role of gender binary voices in evangelical-egalitarian approaches, and the examination of scripture in light of trans women's voices. The volume also includes essays examining the Old Testament as recited in music, literature, film, and video games. The Oxford Handbook of Feminist Approaches to the Hebrew Bible charts a culturally, hermeneutically, and exegetically cutting-edge path for the ongoing development of biblical studies grounded in feminist, womanist, gender, and queer perspectives.
This volume investigates the current state and future trajectory of feminist hermeneutics within the study of the Hebrew Bible. Editor Susanne Scholz, a prominent scholar in the field, compiles contributions from 37 international experts to analyze how contemporary social and political frameworks intersect with biblical interpretation. The text argues that feminist biblical studies must evolve by incorporating diverse global perspectives and modern cultural media to remain relevant in academic discourse.
What You Will Find
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Scholars and students frequently identify this collection as a comprehensive reference for modern developments in gender-focused biblical criticism. The text is noted for its academic density and its successful integration of diverse, interdisciplinary methodologies.
Page Count:
696
Publication Date:
2020-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190077506
ISBN-13:
9780190077501
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