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...

Full description

Saved in:  
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Liebowitz, Etka (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Check availability: HBZ Gateway
Journals Online & Print:
Drawer...
Fernleihe:Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste
Published: Brill [2015]
In: 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
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)
Volltext (doi)