Discovering Eve: Ancient Israelite Women in Context (Oxford Paperbacks)
"Page-turning excitement."--The Catholic Bible Quarterly"Only archaeology, with its emphasis on the unedited material, not the textual remains of the cult, can give back to Israelite women their lost history. Meyers grasps this point intuitively; and her attempt to reconstruct the overall domestic roles of women in ancient Israel is laudable, particularly as it uses the model of the 'domestic mode of production.'"--Bulletin of the American Schools of Oriental Research"Super!"--Barry M. Gittlen, Baltimore Hebrew Univ."A highly readable study of women and gender roles in the 'highland' period of pre-monarchical Israel.  Extraordinarily well informed by a wide range of disciplines."--Lauree Hersch Meyer, Bethany Theological Seminary"Truly an interdisciplinary study that will reward scholars and students....The interpretations of the evidence are judicious."--Religious Studies Review"A unique endeavor, and her interdisciplinary approach deserves close attention, as it could virtually be a paradigm of a new approach."--Journal of the American Academy of Religion"Well written and should be highly recommended to the non-specialist and specialist alike....Its strength lies in its attempt to understand women's lives in context through the interrelationship of archaeological data, biblical texts, and social scientific models."--Critical Review"A most welcome contribution to the growing body of literature on women in Israelite society.  Meyers helps us to imagine more faithfully the REAL woemn of the Bible, their life situations, daily activities, contributions to society.  Excellent!"--Barbara E. Bowe, Catholic Theological Union"An excellent and carefully written book that illuminates the social history of women in tribal Israelite society.  Excellent for an introductory course in Hebrew scriptures."--Stephenson Humphries-Brooks, Hamilton College"This book makes a significant contribution to the field. Nothing of its kind is presently available.  The clarity of style and avoidance of technical jargon should render it accessible to the general reader.  The book will certainly be an important resource for women's studies courses, courses on women in the Bible, and general Old Testament survey courses."--J. Cheryl Exum, Boston College