Rewriting Masculinity: Gideon, Men, and Might

by Kelly J Murphy and Kelly J. Murphy

Who is the biblical Gideon? A mighty warrior, or a fearful son? Hesitant solider, clever tactician, commanding father, ruthless killer, idolater, or illegitimate king?

Gideon has long challenged readers of the book of Judges. How did so many conflicting portraits become inscribed in our biblical text and its reception? What might these portraits tell us about the authors, editors, and interpreters of Gideon's story-especially their expectations...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0190619392
• ISBN13: 9780190619398
• Release Date: March 2019
• Publisher: Paperbackshop UK Import
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.2" x 9.4"