{"product_id":"biblical-women-speak-hearing-their-voices-through-new-and-ancient-midrash-9780827615144","title":"Biblical Women Speak: Hearing Their Voices through New and Ancient Midrash","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eBiblical Women Speak explores the thoughts, actions, and relationships of biblical women with men around them, highlighting their stories and providing insights beyond traditional male interpretations. It offers creative retellings of these women's stories in their own voices and discusses their relevance for today. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 242 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20 June 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Jewish Publication Society\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiblical Women Speak delves into the complex thoughts and actions of women in the Bible, shedding light on their roles and experiences often overlooked by traditional male interpretations. Through the use of midrash, an interpretive technique, the book explores ten biblical women's stories, including non-Israelite characters and those often neglected in classical rabbinic texts. Each chapter presents a different woman, such as Keturah, Bat Shuah, Shelomith, and Noah, highlighting their unique perspectives and challenges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollowing each featured text, the book offers a creative retelling of the woman's story in her own voice, accompanied by traditional midrash and medieval commentaries. The author then reflects on how these tales and interpretations can be relevant to modern readers, challenging conventional wisdom and offering new insights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRabbi Marla J. Feldman's book serves as an engaging invitation to enter biblical narratives, question traditional perspectives, and reimagine the stories and lessons through the lens of our own lives. By delving into the thoughts and actions of these women, Biblical Women Speak provides a fresh and empowering perspective on the Bible's narratives, offering a deeper understanding of the roles and contributions of women in ancient Jewish society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 229 x 152 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780827615144\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marla J. Feldman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44311962517754,"sku":"9780827615144","price":16.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1688138731153_book.jpg?v=1688292005","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/biblical-women-speak-hearing-their-voices-through-new-and-ancient-midrash-9780827615144","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}