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The Word According to Eve - by Cullen Murphy & Barbara Ed Murphy (Paperback)

Name: The Word According to Eve - by Cullen Murphy & Barbara Ed Murphy (Paperback)
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In the world that created the Bible, there were no female scholars and theologians, yet in the past four decades, owing to such stunning discoveries as the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Nag Hammadi texts, as well as advances in historical understanding and the rise of feminism, a generation of scholars has found new ways to interpret the Scriptures and the societies that created them -- exploring avenues traditionally ignored by male-dominated religious study.
Author(s): Cullen Murphy & Barbara Ed Murphy
336 Pages
Religion + Beliefs, Biblical Biography

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About the Book

A prominent journalist reports on what the latest scholarship reveals about the women in Holy Writ--and the women, ancient and modern, who have been left out of it.

Book Synopsis

In the world that created the Bible, there were no female scholars and theologians, yet in the past four decades, owing to such stunning discoveries as the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Nag Hammadi texts, as well as advances in historical understanding and the rise of feminism, a generation of scholars has found new ways to interpret the Scriptures and the societies that created them -- exploring avenues traditionally ignored by male-dominated religious study. Surveying the new scholarship and the personalities of those who have created it, The Word According to Eve not only explores afresh the history of our religions but offers exciting new challenges to our sense of worship.

Review Quotes

"Provocative and lucid . . . an engaging book." Boston Globe

"In The Word According to Eve, such startling scholarship is unveiled for us by a guide and translator with good humor, graceful prose and formidable intellect." The Los Angeles Times

"The Word According to Eve is a disarming, intelligent, and timely book for the broad audience . . . sly and enjoyable." The New York Times

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)

Weight: .85 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 336

Genre: Religion + Beliefs

Sub-Genre: Biblical Biography

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin

Theme: General

Format: Paperback

Author: Cullen Murphy & Barbara Ed Murphy

Language: English

Street Date: October 8, 1999

TCIN: 85124595

UPC: 9780618001927

Item Number (DPCI): 247-54-6962

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Q: What themes are explored in this book?

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A: It explores themes of female representation in biblical history and the impact of feminism on religious study.
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Q: Who is the author of the book?

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A: The author of the book is Cullen Murphy, a prominent journalist.
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Q: What scholarly discoveries does the book discuss?

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A: The book discusses the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Nag Hammadi texts among other discoveries.
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Q: What perspectives does the book challenge?

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A: It challenges traditional interpretations of scriptures and the historical roles of women in religion.
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