Document Type
Honors Project
Abstract
The politics of sex in the Bible are complex. They are impacted and limited by the time of the stories, as well as the political landscape and laws of the region. However, since many modern religions have emerged from the text of the Hebrew Bible, it is important for scholars to continue the work of critically examining the texts in the contemporary context. This paper offers a textual analysis of several biblical stories through a feminist and decolonial lens. Through the generation of a taxonomy by which these stories can be categorized, this paper posits that the biblical definitions of rape serve to protect the ancient patriarchal power structures, instead of the victims of sexual violence.
Recommended Citation
Isaac-Herzog, Gabrielle R., "From Handmaids to Princesses: How Identity and Politics Impact Definitions of Biblical Rape" (2022). Classical Mediterranean and Middle East Honors Projects. 30.
https://digitalcommons.macalester.edu/classics_honors/30
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