Josephus's Ambivalent Attitude towards Women and Power
Scholars have long been bewildered by Josephus's contradictory accounts of the reign of Queen Alexandra (76-67 B. C. E.), the only independent female Hasmonean ruler. While portraying her as a wise, skillful, and beloved ruler, Josephus also harshly criticizes her reign, holding her responsible...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Brill
[2015]
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Journal of ancient Judaism
Year: 2015, Volume: 6, Issue: 2, Pages: 182-205 |
IxTheo Classification: | AD Sociology of religion; religious policy HD Early Judaism NBE Anthropology |
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