How Long to Read The Matriarchs in Genesis Rabbah

How Long Does it Take to Read The Matriarchs in Genesis Rabbah?

It takes the average reader 4 hours to read The Matriarchs in Genesis Rabbah by Katherine Woolstenhulme

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

"Katie J. Woolstenhulme considers the pertinent question: Who were 'the matriarchs', and what did the rabbis think about them? Whilst scholarship on the role of women in the Bible and rabbinic Judaism has greatly increased, the authoritative group of women known as 'the matriarchs' has been neglected. This volume consequently focuses on the role and status of the biblical matriarchs in Genesis Rabbah, the fifth century CE rabbinic Jewish commentary on Genesis. Woolstenhulme begins by exploring definitions in Genesis Rabbah, such as the nature of midrash, the nature of the term 'matriarchs', the development of the term throughout early exegetical literature, and the two definitions that have emerged - the legitimate wives of Israel's patriarchs, and a reference to Jacob's four wives, who bore Israel's tribal ancestors. She then moves to discuss 'the matriarchal cycle' in Genesis Rabbah, and its three stages: barrenness; motherhood; and succession. Finally Woolstenhulme considers Genesis Rabbah's portrayal of the matriarchs as representatives of the female sex, exploring the positive and negative rabbinic attitudes towards women such as piety, prayer, praise, beauty and sexuality, and how the matriarchs occasionally exemplify stereotypical, negative female traits. This volume concludes that for the ancient rabbis, the matriarchs were the historical mothers of Israel, bearing covenant sons, but also the present mothers of Israel, continuing to influence Jewish identity"--

How long is The Matriarchs in Genesis Rabbah?

The Matriarchs in Genesis Rabbah by Katherine Woolstenhulme is 240 pages long, and a total of 60,000 words.

This makes it 81% the length of the average book. It also has 73% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Matriarchs in Genesis Rabbah Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 27 minutes to read The Matriarchs in Genesis Rabbah aloud.

What Reading Level is The Matriarchs in Genesis Rabbah?

The Matriarchs in Genesis Rabbah is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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