Reading Women's Stories
Female Characters in the Hebrew Bible
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Reading Women's Stories: Female Characters in the Hebrew Bible
In this literary approach to biblical stories for the modern reader, Petersen's study examines the dynamics of biblical narrative, employing workable methods for reading accounts of women's lives. Separate chapters analyze the stories of Hannah, Deborah, and Tamar (daughter-in-law of Judah), brilliant examples of sophisticated literary artistry.
By unpacking the techniques and strategies used to construct character, point of view, and plot narrative analysis, Reading Women's Stories: Female Characters in the Hebrew Bible presents protagonists who become real people struggling with real problems. These moving and inspiring women respond to the issues confronting them and their families, becoming models of commitment and images of sensitivity and courage. Beyond analyzing these narratives, he teaches readers how to get more out of every biblical story they read.
Key Features:
- Takes the reader from beginning steps to sophisticated analysis
- Indexes of scripture and authors
- Glossary of terms
- Publisher Fortress Press
- Format Paperback
- ISBN 9780800636197
- Dimensions 5.5 x 8.5
- Pages 232
- Publication Date November 13, 2003
Excerpts
"With the recent attention to biblical stories-particularly those about women — as literary creations, many scholars have begun to appreciate the captivating power of ancient tales and the gripping lives of their characters. Consideration of the biblical story as story not only offers insight into ancient conventions and literary forms but also can pose ethical questions and conundrums that involve modern readers existentially. Characters who have served as models for religious living may also exemplify universal human struggles with which readers of any era can identify."
— from the Introduction
Table of Contents
- Reading a Biblical Story
- The Struggle for Character: The Story of Hannah
- Women at the Crossroads: Point of View in the Song of Deborah
- Redeeming a Patriarch: Plotting in the Tale of Judah and Tamar
Conclusion