The Virgin Mother Sarah: The Characterization of the Matriarch in Genesis Rabbah
Abstract This article analyzes the portrayal of the matriarch Sarah in the fifth-century Palestinian rabbinic midrash Genesis Rabbah. The midrash not only dedicates a large number of derashot to the matriarch, but it repeatedly depicts her as a model of personal and religious excellence. In order to...
| Published in: | Journal for the study of Judaism |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Brill
2021
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Journal for the study of Judaism
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Midrash
/ Sara, Genesis
/ Virgin birth
/ Matriarchy
/ Rabbi
/ Origenes 185-254
/ Christianity
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| RelBib Classification: | BH Judaism HD Early Judaism |
| Further subjects: | B
Origen of Alexandria
B Sarah B cult of the Virgin B Genesis Rabbah B Mothers B matriarchs B Virgin Mary B Midrash |
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