A tale of two Tamars: Domestic violence in the Hebrew Bible

Jacqueline Vayntrub argues that the date-palm root helps us see the link metaphor between two Tamar figures in Genesis 38 and 2 Samuel 13. However, it is more appropriate to see its fruit as the link metaphor, although in a negative way. Their bitter experiences of domestic violence are not as sweet...

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Main Author: Karman, Yonky (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Univ. 2022
In: Verbum et ecclesia
Year: 2022, Volume: 43, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-5
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Bible. Genesis 38 / Bible. Samuel 2. 13 / Tamar Daughter-in-law of Judah / Gewalt, Wolfgang / Household / Woman / Motherhood / Sex crimes
IxTheo Classification:CA Christianity
HB Old Testament
KBN Sub-Saharan Africa
Further subjects:B date palm
B Impunity
B Gender
B public confession
B basic rights
B Victim
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