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The Story of Dinah

Rape and Rape Myth in Jewish Tradition
  • ISBN-13: 9781978702042
  • Publisher: ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD PUBLISHERS
    Imprint: FORTRESS ACADEMIC
  • By Gavi S. Ruit, Foreword by Tamara Cohn Eskenazi
  • Price: AUD $228.00
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  • Local release date: 13/09/2019
  • Format: Hardback 194 pages Weight: 0g
  • Categories: Judaism [HRJ]
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The Story of Dinah examines the intersection of rape culture and Jewish tradition by tracing over two thousand years of Jewish commentary on Genesis 34. Using a definition of rape derived from the Hebrew Bible, Ruit scrutinizes the commentaries on the text for reflections of what would be deemed "rape myths" today. This book journeys through time and tradition as it uncovers the evolution of Jewish thought regarding women, rape, and women who have been violated. Every period examined, from the biblical account and the intertestamental writings all the way through to present day, reveals surprising and powerful insights about Jewish tradition and its attitudes towards women and sexual violation.
Chapter One Introduction: Looking for Answers Chapter Two Rape in the Hebrew Bible: Was Dinah Raped? Chapter Three Intertestamental Period: Supportive Beginnings Chapter Four Rabbinic Period: The Introduction of Rape Myth Chapter Five Medieval Period: Redeeming Dinah Chapter Six Modern Period: Orthodox Commentaries Chapter Seven Modern Period: Progressive Commentaries Chapter Eight Modern Midrash and Rape Myth: Everything Old is New Again Chapter Nine Conclusion: Jewish Tradition and Rape Myth Appendix Annotated Translation of Genesis 34
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