Integrating Women Into Second Temple History
Author | : Ṭal Ilan |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2001 |
ISBN-10 | : 1565635477 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781565635470 |
Rating | : 4/5 (470 Downloads) |
Download or read book Integrating Women Into Second Temple History written by Ṭal Ilan and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women were present at historical events, and it is not only their presence but also their significance at these events which should be recognized. Tal Ilan seeks to discover women in the public spaces and main events of Second Temple Judaism. Ilan investigates women s association with the Pharisees and other sects. She analyzes women s roles in the writings of Josephus, Ben Sira, and other important sources. Furthermore she discusses famous women like Beruriah and Berenice. Also, the Dead Sea Scrolls play an important part in her study.