Rape Myths, the Bible, and #MeToo

Johanna Stiebert (University of Leeds, UK)

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Routledge
29 October 2019

Classical history & classical civilisation; Religion: general

Series: Rape Culture, Religion and the Bible

Biblical studies is increasingly interdisciplinary and frequently focuses on how the Bible is read, received, and represented in the contemporary world, including in politics, news media, and popular culture. Rape Myths, the Bible and #MeToo illustrates this with particular and critical assessment of #MeToo and its rapid and global impact. Rape myths – in particular the myth that rape victims are complicit in the violence they encounter, which consequently renders sexual violence ‘not so bad’ – are examined both with regard to current backlash to #MeToo and to biblical texts that undermine the violence perpetrated by rape. This includes aggressive media attacks on the accusers of powerful men, as well as depictions of biblical rape victims such as Dinah (Genesis 34), Bathsheba, and Tamar (2 Samuel 11–13). Biblical studies channels and expresses wider cultural and political manifestations. This exemplifies that the influence of ancient texts is abiding and the study of the past cutting edge.

By: Johanna Stiebert (University of Leeds UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9780367245184
ISBN 10: 0367245183
Series: Rape Culture, Religion and the Bible
Pages: 108
Publication Date: 29 October 2019
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction: At the Outset 1. The Bible and #MeToo 2. Rape Culture, Rape Myths and the Bible In Conclusion. Bibliography Index of authors and subjects Index of biblical passages

Johanna Stiebert is Professor of Hebrew Bible at the University of Leeds, UK. Her two most recent monographs are Fathers and Daughters in the Hebrew Bible (2013) and First-Degree Incest and the Hebrew Bible (2016). She is co-director of The Shiloh Project.