The Women of Genesis: From Sarah to Potiphar's WifeThe women of Genesis 12-50 function as much more than ancillary characters to men. Through close attention to the literary features of the text, Jeansonne depicts Sarah, the daughters of Lot, Hagar, Rebekah, Rachel and Leah, Dinah, Tamar, and Potiphar's wife as integral persons who shaped Israel's destiny, revealed perspectives on God's involvement in the course of history, and portrayed human failure, freedom, and strength. |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Sarah Carrier of the Covenant | 14 |
The Daughters of Lot Victims of Their Fathers Abuse | 31 |
Hagar Powerless Foreigner | 43 |
Rebekah The Decisive Matriarch | 53 |
Rachel and Leah Rival Daughters of a Manipulative Father | 70 |
Dinah The Fracturing of a Tenuous Peace in a Troubled Land | 87 |
Tamar The Woman Who Demanded Justice | 98 |
Potiphars Wife The Stereotyped Temptress | 107 |
Conclusion | 114 |
Notes | 118 |
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The Women of Genesis: From Sarah to Potiphar's Wife Sharon Pace Jeansonne,Sharon Pace No preview available - 1990 |
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