Four Women in Samuel Confront Power: Part 1: Contemporary Views

Abigail of Maon, the Medium of Endor, the Wise Woman of Tekoa, and the Wise Woman of Abel: at personal risk, all dared to confront power. In part 1 of this article contemporary scholars comment on their actions. Part 2, to be published in our next issue (BTB 51/2—May, 2021), discusses their appearan...

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Main Author: Zucker, David J. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2021
In: Biblical theology bulletin
Year: 2021, Volume: 51, Issue: 1, Pages: 15-23
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Saul Israel, King / Joab / Medium / Church fathers / Bible. Samuel 1. / Bible. Samuel 2.
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
HD Early Judaism
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Summary:Abigail of Maon, the Medium of Endor, the Wise Woman of Tekoa, and the Wise Woman of Abel: at personal risk, all dared to confront power. In part 1 of this article contemporary scholars comment on their actions. Part 2, to be published in our next issue (BTB 51/2—May, 2021), discusses their appearance in the Aramaic Bible, the Targum Jonathan; and in the writings of both the ancient Rabbis and the Church Fathers.
ISSN:1945-7596
Contains:Enthalten in: Biblical theology bulletin
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/0146107920980931