In this Book
- Let Her Speak for Herself: Nineteenth-Century Women Writing on Women in Genesis
- Book
- 2006
- Published by: Baylor University Press
summary
The women of Genesis - Eve, Sarah, Hagar, Rebekah, Leah, and Rachel - intrigued and informed the lives of nineteenth-century women. These women read the biblical stories for themselves and looked for ways to expand, reinforce, or challenge the traditional understanding of women's lives. They communicated their readings of Genesis using diverse genres ranging from poetry to commentary.
Table of Contents
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- Title Page, Copyright, Dedication
- pp. iii-v
- Introduction
- pp. 1-19
- Eve—The Mother of Us All
- pp. 21-105
- Sarah—The First Mother of Israel
- pp. 107-184
- Hagar—The Wanderer
- pp. 187-254
- Rebekah—Mother of Two Nations
- pp. 255-323
- Conclusion
- pp. 443-458
- Bibliography
- pp. 459-469
- Subject Index
- pp. 471-487
- Scripture Index
- pp. 489-495
Additional Information
ISBN
9781602581012
Related ISBN(s)
9781932792539
MARC Record
OCLC
666970706
Pages
513
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No