Sisters At Sinai: New Tales Of Biblical Women
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Fascinating and thought-provoking collection of midrashim that explain, expand on or in some cases alter the stories in the Bible. Though Hammer certainly has a feminist agenda, the tales she's come Jewish Publication Society Bolero Ozon. New Tales of Biblical Women.
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In this marvelous anthology of 24 stories about women in the Bible, Rabbi Jill Hammer draws from the ancient tradition of Midrash-creative interpretation that elaborates upon the sparse details of the biblical text-and brings to life the inner world and experiences of these unforgetable characters. The stories reintroduce Lilith, Sarah, Leah, Miriam, and many other notable women of the Bible as the author weaves together the rabbinic legends and her own vivid imagination.
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Hammer's commentary includes a list of biblical texts and an explanation of how each story came to be written and why. Praised for its originality and expressiveness, this book gives biblical women the honor they deserve-an honor due them as prophets, rulers, and teachers. Naamah and the Hummingbird. The Revenge of Lots Wife.
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Sisters at Sinai: New Tales of Biblical Women
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. This book is having a profound effect on me. I had expected it to be interesting and enjoyable, which it is; but I hadn't thought about it affecting my own beliefs. One example was reading The Daughters Of Tzelafchad. Although I had ordered the book new, a corner was folded at the top of the page at the beginning of the chapter.
So, that is where I began reading. Even though I knew the story and the outcome, I felt myself holding my breath as each daughter described the anxiety awaiting her fate. When Milcah is the first to know of their victory, directly from Moses himself, she describes a heartfelt experience of being alone with this great prophet, that I felt myself envy. Her last line is - "I know from the ache in my chest that I will never be alone again. I had never had a thought like that. It's obvious that Rabbi Hammer is a talented writer, but there is also something powerful and magical in her writing: I can't wait to read her other books!
One person found this helpful. I adore this book. As a Jew and a woman, this book resonates deeply. I have had an amazing time reading it and I can't wait to read it again!
This is a wonderful book. Each story is carefuly crafted writing and very good reading.
The Introduction and the Notes to the reader help give backround in Midrash for the unintiated and make the tales themselves more understandable. The concept of pale Eve meeting dark Lilith in the Garden of Eden on the eve of shabbat and discovering her "womanhood" transported me. Reading Naamah was like chatting with and listening to the wise women who helped me through the rough times in my life.
The Daughters of Tzelafchad reminded me that we each have to claim our share of worldy goods but we must be wise about how we do it. It had never occured to me to see Queen Vashti as another victim. The story opened my eyes to looking at things in a new way. If Jill Hammer wrote the book as a teaching tool it worked with me. Vivid details, educational, creative, magical- the characters and time period are brought to life. Inspired me to delve further into the Torah. A truly excellent contribution to humanity's Torah studies. Once I started reading this book, I couldn't put it down! Enjoyed it even though it wasn't exactly what I had expected when I purchased it.
I'm not even sure what it was I had expected but I'm mighty glad I did decide to buy it. I do reread it. These are fantastic stories, brilliantly and intricately interwoven with classical midrash - traditional Jewish biblical interpretation - and independently engaging as well. Hammer also includes clear and engaging notes for each story, including the biblical texts on which each story builds and the thinking that led her to each story.
New Tales Of Biblical Women All the midrashim written in this book are just lovely, amazing, extraordinary. I enjoyed very much reading this book. Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. See all 10 reviews. Most recent customer reviews. Published on March 5, Published on November 22, Amazon Giveaway allows you to run promotional giveaways in order to create buzz, reward your audience, and attract new followers and customers.