Phyllis Trible Libri

Phyllis Trible explores the theme of terror through the lens of four women from ancient Israel, offering a reinterpretation of their stories that highlights their significance. By focusing on these often-overlooked narratives, she challenges the misogynistic interpretations of Scripture and critiques its application in religious and academic settings. This work serves as a powerful commentary on the intersection of gender and biblical texts, aiming to reclaim the voices of women in the biblical narrative.

Focusing on texts in the Hebrew Bible, and using feminist hermeneutics, Phyllis Trible brings out what she considers to be neglected themes and counter literature. After outlining her method in more detail, she begins by highlighting the feminist imagery used for God; then she moves on to traditions embodying male and female within the context of the goodness of creation. If Genesis 2-3 is a love story gone awry, the Song of Songs is about sexuality redeemed in joy. In between lies the book of Ruth, with its picture of the struggles of everyday life.