Böcker av Athalya (University of Amsterdam

Biblical humour remains elusive for many readers. And biblical humour about women and gender remains more problematic still, since its recognition may imply the realization that it's a cruel and disrespectful humour, ridicule rather than good-natured fun.

Athalya Brenner, a leading feminist critic of the Hebrew Bible, has gathered a unique anthology of feminist writing, offering a rich resource for reclaiming the female heritage in these classic texts.