I Am . . .: Biblical Women Tell Their Own Stories

by Athalya Brenner

Athalya Brenner presents fictionalized "autobiographies" of a dozen women and women groups in the Hebrew Bible, and also lets them share a conversation session. This allows her to include how these women have been interpreted - not only in the Bible itself, but also in Jewish and Christian traditions and by modern commentators. The result is a thoroughly engaging and insightful look at women, from a leading biblical interpreter who has a very creative edge to all her work.

Genres: Feminism, Jewish

248 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2004

Reviews

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was assigned this book for a class, but it's probably the kind of book I would read anyway. This was a very interesting read, with some hot takes on well known biblical women, and illumination on women you gloss right over. I'm excited to find ways of weaving these ideas into future preaching and teaching.

[Stephen Bigger · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book written in anger at male academic stupidity and arrogance, the beginning of a decade of excellent work.

[richard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Damn good book. Brave.