Feminist perspectives on Jewish studies

Feminist perspectives on Jewish studies

By Lynn Davidman

Book Description

This groundbreaking collection brings together leading scholars to examine how feminist perspectives are reshaping our understanding of Jewish tradition, culture, and history. Through contributions from experts across biblical studies, theology, history, literature, sociology, and other disciplines, the book reveals how incorporating women's experiences transforms entire fields of knowledge.

The volume challenges conventional assumptions about Jewish life by exploring whether Jewish culture has been as male-dominated as traditionally believed. Contributors investigate how gender roles within Jewish communities have been influenced by the broader societies in which Jews have lived throughout history. They examine the distinct ways women and men have experienced changes in Jewish family life across different time periods and geographical locations.

The scholars address compelling questions about assimilation patterns, exploring whether women or men have shown greater resistance to cultural integration. They also analyze how the separation of sexes in various Jewish contexts has affected women's independence and agency throughout different historical periods and regions.

Each essay demonstrates how understanding women's roles and experiences provides crucial insights that have been missing from mainstream Jewish scholarship. The authors argue persuasively that gender must be considered a fundamental lens for analyzing all aspects of Jewish studies.

This comprehensive work offers readers a deeper, more complete picture of Jewish life and thought, revealing how feminist scholarship enriches our understanding of tradition while opening new avenues for spiritual and intellectual exploration.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~8 hours)

📄 Length: 281 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Judaism
  • ✓ Explore Historiographie
  • ✓ Explore Femmes dans le judaïsme
  • ✓ Explore Women in Judaism
  • ✓ Explore Feminismus
  • ✓ Explore Feminism
  • ✓ Explore Feminisme
  • ✓ Explore Recherche

Topics Covered

Judaism Historiographie Femmes dans le judaïsme Women in Judaism Feminismus Feminism Feminisme Recherche Jodendom Juifs Religious aspects Frau Jews Jewish learning and scholarship Historiography Étude et enseignement Aspect religieux Judaïsme Feminism, religious aspects, judaism Women's studies Féminisme Judentum

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