Biblical Women in Contemporary Novels in English
Book Description
In the pages of contemporary literature, ancient biblical women find new voices that speak across millennia to modern readers seeking deeper spiritual understanding. Ingrid Bertrand examines how five acclaimed authors have reimagined six pivotal female figures from scripture, breathing fresh life into stories that have shaped human consciousness for thousands of years.
Through careful analysis of novels by Roberts, Atwood, Tennant, Diamant, and Diski, this scholarly exploration reveals how Eve, Noah's wife, Sarah, Bilhah, Dinah, and Mary Magdalene emerge from the shadows of traditional narratives. These literary reinterpretations offer something profound for spiritual seekers: they demonstrate how these women claim agency not merely through spoken words, but through the powerful language of silence itself.
Bertrand's innovative approach to understanding silence as a form of communication opens new pathways for readers to connect with these timeless figures. Her detailed typology reveals how different forms of silence carry meaning, wisdom, and strength. For those drawn to feminine spirituality, biblical studies, or the intersection of faith and literature, this work illuminates how contemporary authors transform ancient stories into vehicles for modern spiritual reflection.
The book invites readers to discover how these reimagined biblical women speak to contemporary questions about identity, faith, and the sacred feminine, offering fresh perspectives on familiar spiritual narratives.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~12 hours)
📄 Length: 414 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore English literature
- ✓ Explore Canadian fiction
- ✓ Explore Women in literature
- ✓ Explore Women authors
- ✓ Practice the power of silence
- ✓ Explore Femmes
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Bible
