Essays about: "biblical mothers"

Found 2 essays containing the words biblical mothers.

  1. 1. Negating the mother & the maternal body in the Hebrew Bible : From Eve to Sarah, Rachel and Hannah

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för humaniora

    Author : Terese Norstedt Hedman; [2016]
    Keywords : feminist theology; biblical mothers; barrenness; creative power; patriarchy; feministisk teologi; bibliska mödrar; patriarki; skapelsemakt;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study has been to examine and identify a negation of the mother and the maternal body within the Hebrew Bible. The starting point has been an understanding of a denial of feminine powers related to reproduction and women being primarily presented as vessels for paternity. READ MORE

  3. 2. A Tale of Cross-dressers, Mothers and Murderers : Deborah and Jael in Ancient and Contemporary Thought

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för teologi och religionsvetenskap

    Author : Sara Järlemyr; [2015]
    Keywords : Deborah; Jael; Gender; Sisera; Barak; Judges 4 and 5; Josephus; Pseudo- Philo; Talmud.; Philosophy and Religion;

    Abstract : This study of the characters of Deborah and Jael entails not only reading the Biblical text, but also reading both ancient and contemporary interpreters who in one way or another elaborate on the otherwise sparsely described characters. In other words: How they fill the gaps. READ MORE