From Library Journal
Despite Baker's engaging, straightforward style and obvious grasp of the legalisms, one might wish for greater depth of analysis in this study of biblical marriage, concubinage, and inheritance. What universal ideology regarding women undergirds these incidents? What rights did David's concubines have after Absalom's treachery? Did Zipporah have special rights as Jethro's daughter and Moses' wife? Also, the focus occasionally shifts to the men and their travails rather than what this actually meant for the women: for instance, did the woman of Tekoah risk anything by appearing before David? For comparison, one might consult P. Trible's Texts of Terror (Fortress Press, 1984), which takes a feminist sociological approach to violence involving Old Testament women. Still, Baker, a lawyer and freelance writer, contributes a valuable resource for women and the law. Highly recommended.
- Sandra Collins, SLIS, Univ. of Pittsburgh
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- Sandra Collins, SLIS, Univ. of Pittsburgh
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
