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This book both presents and demonstrates the numerous developments in feminist criticism of the Bible and the enormous range of influence that feminist criticism has come to have in biblical studies. The purpose of the book is to raise the kind of structural and systemic issues of method that are largely glossed over or merely implied in most non-feminist works on the Bible. The editors have included broadly theoretical essays on feminist methods and the various roles they may play in research and pedagogy, as well as non-feminist essays that have direct bearing on the methods or subject matter that feminists use, and a variety of readings that illustrate a variety of methodological strategies adopted by feminist scholars. Some 30 scholars, from North America and Europe, have contributed to this Companion.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1253841 in Books
• Published on: 2001-02-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 654 pages

From the Back Cover
This valuable resource both presents and demonstrates the numerous developments in feminist criticsm of the Bible and the enormous rage of influence that feminist criticism has come to have in biblical studies.

The purpose of the book is to raise issues of method that are largely glossed over or merely implied in most non-feminist works on the Bible. The editors have included broadly theoretical essays on feminist methods and the various roles they may play in research and pedagogy, as well as non-feminist essays that have direct bearing on the methods or subject matter that feminists use, as well as reading that illustrate the variety of methodological strategies adopted by feminist scholars.

Some 30 scholars, from North America and Europe, have contributed to this Companion.

Customer Reviews

Great introduction to the feminist approach to the Bible
Athalya Brenner has pulled together an impressive array of Biblical scholars for this volume of essays. While the collection is extremely long, and perhaps a little daunting and scholarly, it covers all the major issues which feminism raises in relation to biblical interpretation. With contribtuions from Jewish, Christian and non-confessional scholars, the views expressed are broadly based enough to appeal to a wide readership. The essays are principally concerned with methodology, and some might feel at times not enough textual work goes on. However, if you have an interest in how the issues of feminism interact with biblical criticism, this is an excellent place to start.