Sawyer, Deborah F. (2001) Gender strategies in antiquity : Judith's performance. Feminist Theology, 10 (28). pp. 9-26.
Full text not available from this repository.Abstract
Although the construction of gender as inherently hierarchical, patriarchal and heterosexually biased has been all-pervasive in society, there has been an equally consistent pattern of deconstruction, evident from antiquity to the present day. Perhaps surprisingly one can see this subversive gender play being utilized by biblical authors. This paper focuses on the story of the female heroine, Judith, as an illustration of gender subversion in the ancient world. Judith is allowed to break traditional gender constraints and stride across the gender spectrum. The author of the book of Judith uses the device of unconventionality to subvert the readers' expectations. In permitting Judith to transcend gender roles and boundaries, the power of the deity is emphasized.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Journal or Publication Title: | Feminist Theology |
| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BL Religion |
| Departments: | Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences > Politics & International Relations (Merged into PPR 2010-08-01) |
| ID Code: | 14041 |
| Deposited By: | Mr Richard Ingham |
| Deposited On: | 09 Oct 2008 13:23 |
| Refereed?: | Yes |
| Published?: | Published |
| Last Modified: | 26 Jul 2012 15:12 |
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| URI: | http://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/id/eprint/14041 |
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