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Music in the Old Bones: Jezebel Through the Ages

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For over a millennium, it's been axiomatic that Queen Jezebel was Evil -- and promiscuous. Even a casual reading of the Bible reveals that the latter accusation is unfounded. Now Janet Gaines tackles the task of resurrecting the Wicked Queen's reputation; no easy task after the hatchet job the Judeo-Christian patriarchy did on Jezebel's story.

MUSIC IN THE OLD BONES discusses the endless fascination Queen Jezebel holds and provides an interesting alternative to the usual verdict upon Jezebel's character. After a thorough background of Jezebel's story as seen through the window of biblical narrative, Gaines analyzes Queen Jezebel's enduring place in popular culture.

Gaines gives us an admirable overview of a woman whose chief crime was that she was a foreigner who ran afoul of the prophet Elijah. MUSIC IN THE OLD BONES is a fascinating, provocative work. It's essential reading for anyone interested in closer study of women in the biblical tradition, and for anyone who wants to reclaim women's history.

Music in the Old Bones is required reading for anyone interested in biblical literature.

Dr. G. touched my heart and soul with this beautiful book. her writing was practically orgasmic. Dr. G. has easily written the best book on Jezebel there is.