Harlot or holy woman?: a study of Hebrew qedešah

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"A study of the Hebrew term qedešah, meaning "consecrated woman," but translated "prostitute" or "sacred prostitute" in English Bibles. Offers an alternative explanation suggesting a wider participation for women in Israel's early cultic practice"--

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Authors: Bird, Phyllis A. 1934- (Author) ; Glenn, Anna (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: University Park, Pennsylvania Eisenbrauns 2019
In:Year: 2019
Reviews:[Rezension von: Bird, Phyllis A., 1934-, Harlot or holy woman? : a study of Hebrew qedešah] (2021) (Queen Sutherland, Kandy, 1951 -)
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Old Testament / ḳedeshah / Ancient Orient / Woman / Hebrew language / Cult / Temple prostitution
B Ancient Orient / Old Testament / ḳedeshah / Woman / Hebrew language / Cult / Temple prostitution
Further subjects:B Ḳedeshah (The Hebrew word)
B Women (Middle East) Religious life
B Bible. Deuteronomy XXIII, 18 Comparative studies
B Middle East Civilization To 622
B Sex in the Bible
B Women in the Bible
B Prostitution Religious aspects
B Middle East Social life and customs
B Middle Eastern literature Relation to the Old Testament
B Bible. Genesis XXXVIII, 21-22 Comparative studies
Parallel Edition:Electronic
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Summary:"A study of the Hebrew term qedešah, meaning "consecrated woman," but translated "prostitute" or "sacred prostitute" in English Bibles. Offers an alternative explanation suggesting a wider participation for women in Israel's early cultic practice"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:1575069814

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