Mine and yours are hers
Book Description
In this groundbreaking scholarly exploration, Tal Ilan examines the complex intersection of ancient Jewish texts, historical research, and feminist scholarship to uncover the hidden stories of women in rabbinic tradition. Drawing from centuries of rabbinical literature and Talmudic sources, this work reveals how traditional religious texts both marginalized women and, paradoxically, preserved unique pathways for understanding their lived experiences.
Ilan demonstrates how feminist critical approaches can illuminate aspects of women's history that conventional historical methods often overlook. By acknowledging the inherently male-centered perspective of ancient religious writings, she develops innovative interpretive principles that allow modern readers to glimpse authentic female voices and experiences within these sacred texts.
The author shows how rabbinic treatment of women created an unexpected scholarly opportunity. While these same interpretive tools prove less effective when studying men's experiences in the same texts, they open remarkable windows into understanding how women navigated religious, social, and domestic spheres in ancient Jewish communities.
Through numerous detailed examples spanning 346 pages, this study offers both academic rigor and practical methodology for anyone seeking to understand how spiritual traditions have shaped and been shaped by gender dynamics. Readers interested in the evolution of religious thought, women's spiritual history, and the intersection of faith and social justice will find valuable insights for their own spiritual journey and understanding of how ancient wisdom traditions continue to influence contemporary spiritual practice.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~10 hours)
🕉️ Tradition: Judaism
📄 Length: 346 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore History and criticism
- ✓ Explore Sources
- ✓ Explore Talmud
- ✓ Explore Women in Judaism
- ✓ Explore Rabbinical literature, history and criticism
- ✓ Explore Historiography
- ✓ Explore Criticism, interpretation
- ✓ Explore Women in rabbinical literature
