by Sharon Pace Jeansonne (Author)
The women of Genesis 12-50 function as much more than ancillary characters to men. Through close attention to the literary features of the text, Jeansonne depicts Sarah, the daughters of Lot, Hagar, Rebekah, Rachel and Leah, Dinah, Tamar, and Potiphar's wife as integral persons who shaped Israel's destiny, revealed perspectives on God's involvement in the course of history, and portrayed human failure, freedom, and strength.
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Because of its placement as the first book of the Bible, Genesis has held a particularly noteworthy place in interpreting the history, sociology, and theology of the Israelite community. The women featured in the Genesis narratives play crucial roles in the developing story line of Israel's origins.