Women in Jewish Traditions

Compares the lives of real Jewish women with portrayals of Jewish women in religious texts and other sacred literature to investigate the presence or lack thereof of agency to express themselves religiously, the handling of social expectations, and pressure to transmit transitions to the next generation.

About the author

Elizabeth W. Goldstein is associate professor of religious studies at Gonzaga University, USA.

Product details

• Authors: Elizabeth W Goldstein, Goldstein Elizabeth W.
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 08.01.2026
• EAN: 9798765159637
• ISBN: 979-8-7651-5963-7
• No. of pages: 170
• Illustrations: 10 bw illus
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; HISTORY / Jewish, Religion & beliefs, Jewish Studies, Judaism: life & practice, Judaism: life and practice, Gender studies: women, Gender studies: women and girls, Relating to Jewish people and groups