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Unreliable Witnesses: Religion, Gender, And History In The Grecoroman Mediterranean
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In Her Latest Book, Ross Shepard Kraemer Shows How Her Mind Has Changed Or Remained The Same Since The Publication Of Her Groundbreaking Study, Her Share Of The Blessings: Women'S Religions Among Pagans, Jews And Christians In The Grecoroman World (Oup 1992). Unreliable Witnesses Scrutinizes More Closely How Ancient Constructions Of Gender Undergird Accounts Of Women'S Religious Practices In The Grecoroman Mediterranean.Kraemer Analyzes How Gender Provides The Historically Obfuscating Substructure Of Diverse Texts: Livy'S Account Of The Origins Of The Roman Bacchanalia; Philo Of Alexandria'S Envisioning Of Idealized, Masculinized Women Philosophers; Rabbinic Debates About Women Studying Torah; Justin Martyr'S Depiction Of An Elite Roman Matron Who Adopts Chaste Christian Philosophical Discipline; The Similar Representation Of Paul'S Fictive Disciple, Thecla, In The Anonymous Acts Of (Paul And) Thecla; Severus Of Minorca'S Depiction Of Jewish Women As The Last Holdouts Against Christian Pressures To Convert, And Others.While Attentive To Arguments That Women Are Largely Fictive Proxies In Elite Male Contestations Over Masculinity, Authority, And Power, Kraemer Retains Her Focus On Redescribing And Explaining Women'S Religious Practices. She Argues That Genderspecific Or Not Religious Practices In The Ancient Mediterranean Routinely Encoded And Affirmed Ideas About Gender. As In Many Cultures, Women'S Devotion To The Divine Was Both Acceptable And Encouraged, Only So Long As It Conformed To Pervasive Constructions Of Femininity As Passive, Embodied, Emotive, Insufficiently Controlled And Subordinated To Masculinity.Extending Her Findings Beyond The Ancient Mediterranean, Kraemer Proposes That, More Generally, Religion Is Among The Many Human Social Practices That Are Both Gendered And Gendering, Constructing And Inscribing Gender On Human Beings And On Human Actions And Ideas. Her Study Thus Poses Significant Questions About The Relationships Between Religions And Gender In The Modern World.
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- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains three hundred forty pages. It provides a comprehensive examination of women's religious practices in the Greco-Roman Mediterranean.
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- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures nine point one inches in length, zero point eight inches in width, and nine point zero nine inches in height. These dimensions make it a suitable size for standard bookshelves.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Ross Shepard Kraemer. She is known for her scholarly contributions to the study of women's religions in ancient contexts.
- Q: What is the main theme of the book? A: The main theme explores how gender influences religious practices in the ancient Mediterranean. It examines the interplay between gender constructions and women's devotion.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study. It is based on extensive research and critiques ancient texts regarding gender and religion.
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- Q: Can I clean the book if it gets dirty? A: Yes, you can clean the book gently. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt, being careful not to damage the cover.
- Q: Is this book safe for children? A: No, this book is not specifically aimed at children. It deals with complex themes related to gender and religion appropriate for adult readers.
- Q: How does this book compare to other historical texts? A: This book offers a unique perspective on women's roles in ancient religions compared to other historical texts. It emphasizes gender dynamics that are often overlooked.
- Q: What is the publisher of this book? A: The book is published by Oxford University Press, USA. This publisher is known for its academic and scholarly publications.
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- Q: What kind of audience would benefit from this book? A: Scholars, students, and anyone interested in gender studies or ancient history would benefit from this book. It provides valuable insights into women's religious practices.
- Q: What is the historical context of the book? A: The book examines the Greco-Roman Mediterranean context, focusing on how ancient constructions of gender influenced religious narratives.
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