Hoek, Stephen van der
The Madwoman in the Rabbi's Attic: Rereading the Women of the Talmud
- ISBN 13:
- 9781592646739
- author:
- Hoek, Stephen van der
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Maggid
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 22.3 x 14.8 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Religion, Judaism, Talmud,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Madwoman in the Rabbi's Attic: Rereading the Women of the Talmud The Talmud's six named heroines - Yalta, Homa, Marta, Heruta, Beruria, and Ima Shalom - are often reduced to archetypes that reinforce patriarchal views. Gila Fine's insightful exploration reveals that these women are far more complex, with surprising and proto-feminist views on marriage, sex, childbirth, and what it means to be a woman. A careful rereading of the Talmud's stories reveals that these heroines systematically break down the antifeminist archetypes that have been imposed upon them. Instead, they impart profound moral teachings about how to read characters and regard the people in our lives. This nuanced approach offers a fresh perspective on the Talmud and its enduring relevance to our understanding of women's roles in society.
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