Gregg Drinkwater
Torah Queeries: Weekly Commentaries on the Hebrew Bible
- ISBN 13:
- 9780814769775
- author:
- Gregg Drinkwater
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- NYU Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 347
- Dimensions:
- 7.00 (w) x 10.00 (h) x 0.90 (d)
- Genre:
- Commentaries - Old Testament, Jewish Life - General & Miscellaneous, General & Miscellaneous Judaism, Religion & Spirituality - Gay & Lesbian Studies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A modernized, queer reading of the Torah is presented in this collection of weekly commentaries on the Hebrew Bible. The Jewish tradition of reading the Torah follows a calendar cycle, with specific portions assigned each week, and has been subject to interpretation and commentary for centuries. This book brings together leading rabbis, scholars, and writers to interpret the Torah through a "bent lens", offering new insights and perspectives on the 54 weekly portions and six major Jewish holidays. The commentaries collected here unite the voices of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and straight-allied writers, each bringing unique methods of reading and interpreting the Torah to the table. The result is a rich collection that charts a future of inclusion and social justice deeply rooted in the Jewish textual tradition. Topics such as the Levitical sexual prohibitions, the experience of the Exodus, and the ritual practices of the ancient Israelites are examined, offering a nuanced understanding of the biblical text and its relevance to modern concerns.
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