Like Bread on the Seder Plate
Jewish Lesbians and the Transformation of Tradition
Häftad, Engelska, 1998
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This text explores what it is like to be part of both the lesbian and Jewish communities, suggesting ways in which lesbians can reconcile these seemingly discordant elements of their identity. It advocates the acceptance of lesbians into the Jewish tradition by offering new interpretations of the Torah traditionally regarded as prohibitive of homosexuality. The book counters the millennia of "Midrashim" (scholarly comment on the Torah) condemning gays and lesbians, by examining the culture of biblical lawgivers and the culture of the commentators themselves. By examining passages from Scripture and by featuring texts that portray Jewish lesbians as role models in a new cultural canon, the author presents a case for the integration of the lesbian voice into Jewish experience.
Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum1998-09-01
- FormatHäftad
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor224
- FörlagColumbia University Press
- ISBN9780231096614