Jeroboam's Wife: The Enduring Contributions of the Old Testament's Least-Known W

Description: Jeroboam's Wife by Robin Gallaher Branch Much has been written about prominent women of the Bible such as Sarah, Ruth, and Esther. But little attention has been paid to the obscure or unnamed women of the Old Testament whose words are not recorded. Yet even while mute, these women often played critical roles in the unfolding of Gods plan, at times signaling the emergence of great events. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Much has been written about prominent women of the Bible such as Sarah, Ruth, and Esther. But little attention has been paid to the obscure or unnamed women of the Old Testament whose words are not recorded. Yet even while mute, these women often played critical roles in the unfolding of Gods plan, at times signaling the emergence of great events. In Jeroboams Wife, Robin Gallaher Branch introduces seven of these obscure yet noteworthy women and girls. Through her careful examination of the literary contours of the biblical narratives, she highlights their unique challenges and indelible contributions. Drawing from contemporary biblical, psychological, and sociological scholarship, Branch brings these women and their stories to life in fresh ways. Thoughtful questions for personal reflection or group discussion help contemporary readers ponder how these womens lives are still relevant. Author Biography ROBIN GALLAHER BRANCH received her PhD in Hebrew Studies from the University of Texas at Austin. She was a Fulbright Scholar at North-West University in Potchefstroom, South Africa, and currently serves as an adjunct professor at Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tennessee. She retains her research affiliation with North-West. Review "Amid a plentitude of literature on feminist interpretation, Robin Gallaher Branch here offers a singular contribution that merits careful attention. She combines careful, informed attention to the text with daring imagination that turns the text in new directions. Who would have thought to focus on the wife of Jeroboam who never speaks but who turns out to be an engine for compelling interpretation? Certainly not I! The book is reliable and suggestive, enhanced by over fifty pages of endnotes. Here is a book in which the long silenced are brought to speech!" --WALTER BRUEGGEMANN, Professor Emeritus, Columbia Theological Seminary "Robin Gallaher Branch examines scriptural narratives that contain women and girls who qualify as "minor characters." Some are not even named in the narrative. She deftly subjects the narratives to close readings, brings the modern reader along with her through sensible, insightful commentary, and enters into dialogue with exponents of the Jewish and Christian traditions. Time and again the reader will want to respond to the authors analysis with: There is nothing minor about that!" --J. ANDREW DEARMAN, Professor of Old Testament, Fuller Theological Seminary Review Quote "Amid a plentitude of literature on feminist interpretation, Robin Gallaher Branch here offers a singular contribution that merits careful attention. She combines careful, informed attention to the text with daring imagination that turns the text in new directions. Who would have thought to focus on the wife of Jeroboam who never speaks but who turns out to be an engine for compelling interpretation? Certainly not I! The book is reliable and suggestive, enhanced by over fifty pages of endnotes. Here is a book in which the long silenced are brought to speech!" -- WALTER BRUEGGEMANN , Professor Emeritus, Columbia Theological Seminary "Robin Gallaher Branch examines scriptural narratives that contain women and girls who qualify as "minor characters." Some are not even named in the narrative. She deftly subjects the narratives to close readings, brings the modern reader along with her through sensible, insightful commentary, and enters into dialogue with exponents of the Jewish and Christian traditions. Time and again the reader will want to respond to the authors analysis with: There is nothing minor about that!" --J. ANDREW DEARMAN, Professor of Old Testament, Fuller Theological Seminary Details ISBN153264311X ISBN-10 153264311X ISBN-13 9781532643118 Format Paperback Author Robin Gallaher Branch Publisher Wipf & Stock Publishers Year 2018 Publication Date 2018-04-24 Imprint Wipf & Stock Publishers DEWEY 221.922082 Short Title Jeroboams Wife Language English Subtitle The Enduring Contributions of the Old Testaments Least-Known Women UK Release Date 2018-04-24 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2018-04-24 NZ Release Date 2018-04-24 US Release Date 2018-04-24 Pages 292 Audience General Place of Publication Eugene We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134820350;

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