Daughters in the Hebrew Bible

Combining philological data, social-science models, and cross-cultural comparisons, Russaw examines the systems that constrict biblical daughters and the strategies they employ when hostile social forces threaten their well-being.

List of contents

Acknowledgments
Abbreviations

1. Biblical Daughters
2. Daughters in the Family
3. Daughter Language
4. A Canonical Review of Daughters
5. Power and Social Stratification
6. Daughters and Power
7. Final Thoughts

References

About the author

Kimberly D. Russaw is visiting assistant professor of religion and philosophy at Claflin University.

Product details

• Authors: Kimberly D. Russaw
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2020
• EAN: 9781978700505
• ISBN: 978-1-978700-50-5
• No. of pages: 238
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Miscellaneous; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Religious, RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / General, Christianity, Biography: religious & spiritual, Biography: religious and spiritual, Religious aspects of sexuality, gender and relationships, RELIGION / Christian Living / Family & Relationships, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, Christian aspects of sexuality, gender & relationships