Rape Myths, the Bible, and #MeToo (Hardcover)

Biblical studies is increasingly interdisciplinary and frequently focuses on how the Bible is read, received, and represented in the contemporary world, including in politics, news media, and popular culture. Rape Myths, the Bible and #MeToo illustrates this with particular and critical assessment of #MeToo and its rapid and global impact. Rape myths - in particular the myth that rape victims are complicit in the violence they encounter, which consequently renders sexual violence 'not so bad' - are examined both with regard to current backlash to #MeToo and to biblical texts that undermine the violence perpetrated by rape. This includes aggressive media attacks on the accusers of powerful men, as well as depictions of biblical rape victims such as Dinah (Genesis 34), Bathsheba, and Tamar (2 Samuel 11-13). Biblical studies channels and expresses wider cultural and political manifestations. This exemplifies that the influence of ancient texts is abiding and the study of the past cutting edge.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Rape Culture, Religion and the Bible
Release date:	October 2019
First published:	2020
Authors:	Johanna Stiebert
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 7mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	108
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-24518-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > General Books > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > General
LSN:	0-367-24518-3
Barcode:	9780367245184

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