Mothers of Promise: Women in the Book of Genesis

Mothers of Promise: Women in the Book of Genesis

by Tammi J. Schneider
Mothers of Promise: Women in the Book of Genesis

Mothers of Promise: Women in the Book of Genesis

by Tammi J. Schneider

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Overview

Eve, Noah's wife, Sarah, Tamar, Asenath, and others played a critical role in shaping the nation and faith of Israel. But we need to look closely at their stories to fully understand their impact. Respected Hebrew scholar and archaeologist Tammi Schneider takes us into the biblical account by carefully reading the stories of all the women in Genesis and illuminating the text with cultural background and archaeological insights. Her careful and creative approach challenges traditional ways of seeing these women and gives a fresh perspective on familiar stories. The result is a readable, thoughtful, and biblically grounded look at the roles and functions of Genesis women and a solid resource for studies of Genesis, women in the Bible, and women's issues.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781441206015
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Publication date: 08/01/2008
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 240
File size: 426 KB

About the Author

Tammi J. Schneider (PhD, University of Pennsylvania) is professor of religion at Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, California. She is the author of Sarah: Mother of Nations and a commentary on Judges in the Berit Olam series.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Part 1: Matriarchs
1. Sarah
2. Rebekah
3. Leah
4. Rachel
5. Conclusion
Part 2: Mothers of Potential Heirs (or Slaves, Concubines, Daughters, and Daughters-in-law)
6. Hagar
7. Esau's Wives
8. Zilpah
9. Bilhah
10. Dinah
11. Judah's Wife
12. Tamar
13. Asenath
14. Conclusion
Part 3: Mothers Whose Children Predate the Promise
15. Eve
16. Adah and Zillah
17. Milcah
18. Lot's Wife
19. Lot's Daughters
20. Conclusion
Part 4: Women Who Do Not Bear
21. The Woman in the Garden
22. Deborah
23. Potiphar's Wife
24. Conclusion
Conclusion
Indexes
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