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Judith: Wisdom Commentary

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Wisdom Commentary - 16Publication details: Collegeville, Minnesota Liturgical Press 2022Description: 201p 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780814681152
Additional physical formats: Online version:: JudithDDC classification:
  • BC01 23/eng/20220606 R272
Other classification:
  • REL006760 | REL006850
Contents:
Subject(s): Bible. Judith -- Feminist criticism | RELIGION / Biblical Commentary / Old Testament / Historical Books | RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Old Testament / Historical Books
Summary: "This commentary investigates the book of Judith through a feminist lens, informed by critical masculinity studies, queer theory, and reception criticism"-- Provided by publisher.Summary: "The striking scene of Judith cutting off Holofernes's head with his own sword in his own bed has inspired the imaginations of readers for millennia. But there is more to her story than just this climatic act and more to her character than just beauty and violence. This volume offers a comprehensive examination of gender ideologies in the book of Judith, from the hyper-masculine machinations of war and empire to the dynamics of class in Judith's relationship with her enslaved handmaid. Overall, this commentary investigates the book of Judith through a feminist lens, informed by critical masculinity studies, queer theory, and reception criticism"-- Provided by publisher.
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Reference Reference DVK Library Reference -> Ground Floor -> BC BC01 R272 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan 11078539

"A Michael Glazier Book."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Subject(s): Bible. Judith -- Feminist criticism | RELIGION / Biblical Commentary / Old Testament / Historical Books | RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Old Testament / Historical Books

"This commentary investigates the book of Judith through a feminist lens, informed by critical masculinity studies, queer theory, and reception criticism"-- Provided by publisher.

"The striking scene of Judith cutting off Holofernes's head with his own sword in his own bed has inspired the imaginations of readers for millennia. But there is more to her story than just this climatic act and more to her character than just beauty and violence. This volume offers a comprehensive examination of gender ideologies in the book of Judith, from the hyper-masculine machinations of war and empire to the dynamics of class in Judith's relationship with her enslaved handmaid. Overall, this commentary investigates the book of Judith through a feminist lens, informed by critical masculinity studies, queer theory, and reception criticism"-- Provided by publisher.

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