In the first edition of The Israelite Woman Athalya Brenner-Idan provided the first book-length treatment by a feminist biblical scholar of the female characters in the Hebrew Bible. Now, thirty years later, Brenner provides a fresh take on this ground-breaking work, considering how scholarly observation of female biblical characters has changed and how it has not. Brenner-Idan also provides a new and highly personal introduction to the book, which details, perhaps surprisingly to present readers, what was at stake for female biblical scholars looking to engage honestly in the academic debate at the time in which the book was first written. This will make difficult reading for some, particularly those whose own views have not changed. The main part of the book presents Brenner-Idans's now classic examination of the roles of women in the society of ancient Israel, and the roles they play in the biblical narratives. In Part I Brenner-Idan surveys what can be known about the roles of queens, wise women, women poets and authors, prophetesses, magicians, sorcerers and witches and female prostitutes in Israelite society. In Part II the focus is on the typical roles in which Hebrew women appear in biblical stories, as mother of the hero, as temptress, as foreigner, and as ancestress. In these narratives, for which there are standard plots and structures and characterizations readily available, women play a generally domestic role. Not only is the book a highly valuable resource detailing the social role of women in ancient Israel, and showing how the interpretation of women in the bible has been influenced by convention, but it is also a challenging reminder of how outdated attitudes can still prevail.

During the last captivity in the Western World, the Hebrew Israelite nation, culture and identity has been totally destroyed and erased. This was according to prophecy. Ps.83:4 They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation; that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance. Deut. 28:61-62 Also every sickness, and every plague, which is not written in the book of this law, them will The Most High bring upon thee, until thou be destroyed. And ye shall be left few in number, whereas ye were as the stars of heaven for multitude; because thou wouldest not obey the voice of The Most High thy Power.But now the time of restoration and nation-building has come. The true Israelites, Hebrews by blood, are commanded to rebuild and restore their nation. The teachings in this book are geared towards helping andencouraging Hebrew Israelite sisters to return back to the Hebrew Israelite culture. This book is a tool, for, as Isaiah 4:4 says: "washing away the filth of the Daughters of Zion". The Most High has given us laws, statutes, and commandments to obey. By complying, we show our obedience to The Most High our Father.Deut. 28:1-3 And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of The Most High thy Power, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that The Most High thy Power will set thee on high above all nations of the earth: And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of The Most High thy Power. Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field ...It is time for nation building and restoratio

IntroductionThis guidebook was written to help Hebrew Israelite women, to assist them in living their best life under the Laws and Commandments of The Most High God. I have been living as a Virtuous Hewbrew Israelite for the past 10 years, and I do hope this book finds Hebrew women who know in their hearts, that Virtuous spiritual living, as an Israelite, is their destiny. May the Most High bless, and guide you on your spiritual journey, my beautiful Hebrew Sisters of Zion. Bless. (This book has a free prayer ebook at the end also written for Melanated Queens, Titled "Black Woman Prayers")What can this book do for me?If you are new to the Israelie way of life, as a Hebrew woman, this book will answer some questions for you...If you are seasoned to this way of life, then this book probably won't elighen you that much. If you are reading this book as a study guide for a paper, or for a publication, then this is not a resource for such things. This book is based on the KJV BibleI was spiritually guided to write this book for my people, to bring them into the faith and way of life that is rightfully theirs. This book is a guide for Hebrew women, who want to embrace their spiritual truth, as Israel. With that being said, let's check out some of the headings that are within the book, so that you the reader will have an idea of the topics that will be covered under the various headings. Breakdown of Topic/Headings#1 Going Vegan as a Hebrew Israelite WomanWhatsoever go upon all fours"Thou shalt not kill"Why Eating Red Meat is Unhealthy...How I "went Vegan" For YahProtein from other food sources...#2 Separate yourself...for YahWhy separate yourself from the heathen?Save your heathen friend from a distanceMinimize the outside influence of SatanStay pure and humbleBabylon friendships are impossible...#3 Dreadlocks as a Hebrew IsraeliteIsrael have a natural spiritual AntennaKeep locs clean for spiritual downloadsBlock negative energies of others#4 The Marriage bed is sacredLust is of SatanGod will Judge all sexually immoral sin!#5 The Importance of Daily Bible Study in IsraelTeach Israel Children the WordCompetency in all thingsThe Word Helps Israel to Navigate lifeThe Word Helps us to Prevent SinThe word brings blessingsTraining in Righteousness#6 PrayerWhen should an Israelite pray?Where should an Israelite pray?#7 UniformWhat does the Most High look like?Israelitew Women's Uniform consists of...Does your Uniform represent the Most High?Dress as a Teacher and Representative of Yah#8 Unity and restoration for Israel3 things "Unity" means for Israel#9 Destiny/ZionWhat is the purpose of The Israelite Way of Life?Is God in the sky?Who is Zion?What is Heaven/Zion like for Israel?#10 Sabbath (Holy day of Israel)When is the Holy Sabbath day of Israel?What activities should Israel do on the Holy Sabbath day?What activities should Israel not do on the Holy Sabbath day

This work was published in 1988 under "Discovering Eve: ancient Israelite women in context."

“This splendid reference describes every woman in Jewish and Christian scripture . . . monumental” (Library Journal). In recent decades, many biblical scholars have studied the holy text with a new focus on gender. Women in Scripture is a groundbreaking work that provides Jews, Christians, or anyone fascinated by a body of literature that has exerted a singular influence on Western civilization a thorough look at every woman and group of women mentioned in the Bible, whether named or unnamed, well known or heretofore not known at all. They are remarkably varied—from prophets to prostitutes, military heroines to musicians, deacons to dancers, widows to wet nurses, rulers to slaves. There are familiar faces, such as Eve, Judith, and Mary, seen anew with the full benefit of the most up-to-date results of biblical scholarship. But the most innovative aspect of this book is the section devoted to the many females who in the scriptures do not even have names. Combining rigorous research with engaging prose, these articles on women in the Hebrew Bible, the Apocryphal/Deuterocanonical Books, and the New Testament will inform, delight, and challenge readers interested in the Bible, scholars and laypeople alike. Together, these collected histories create a volume that takes the study of women in the Bible to a new level.

"In the first edition of The Israelite Woman Athalya Brenner-Idan provided the first book-length treatment by a feminist biblical scholar of the female characters in the Hebrew Bible. Now, thirty years later, Brenner provides a fresh take on this ground-breaking work, considering how scholarly observation of female biblical characters has changed and how it has not. Brenner-Idan also provides a new and highly personal introduction to the book, which details, perhaps surprisingly to present readers, what was at stake for female biblical scholars looking to engage honestly in the academic debate at the time in which the book was first written. This will make difficult reading for some, particularly those whose own views have not changed. The main part of the book presents Brenner-Idans's now classic examination of the roles of women in the society of ancient Israel, and the roles they play in the biblical narratives. In Part I Brenner-Idan surveys what can be known about the roles of queens, wise women, women poets and authors, prophetesses, magicians, sorcerers and witches and female prostitutes in Israelite society. In Part II the focus is on the typical roles in which Hebrew women appear in biblical stories, as mother of the hero, as temptress, as foreigner, and as ancestress. In these narratives, for which there are standard plots and structures and characterizations readily available, women play a generally domestic role. Not only is the book a highly valuable resource detailing the social role of women in ancient Israel, and showing how the interpretation of women in the bible has been influenced by convention, but it is also a challenging reminder of how outdated attitudes can still prevail."--

This groundbreaking study looks beyond biblical texts, which have had a powerful influence over our views of women's roles and worth, in order to reconstruct the typical everyday lives of women in ancient Israel. Meyers argues that biblical sources alone do not give a true picture of ancient Israelite women because urban elite males wrote the vast majority of the scriptural texts and the stories of women in the Bible concern exceptional individuals rather than ordinary Israelite women. Analyzing the biblical material in light of recent archaeological discoveries about rural village life in ancient Palestine, Meyers depicts Israelite women not as submissive chattel in an oppressive patriarchy, but rather as strong and significant actors within their families and society.