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The Woman Crucified: Exploring a Rarely Told Story in History and Faith
The phrase "woman crucified" immediately conjures stark, unsettling images. While the crucifixion of Jesus Christ is a cornerstone of Christian faith and widely documented, the crucifixion of women remains largely shrouded in historical ambiguity, relegated to the fringes of religious texts and historical accounts. This post delves into the sparse historical evidence and the theological interpretations surrounding the potentially rare but undeniably impactful phenomenon of women being crucified in the Roman Empire. We'll explore the limited accounts, analyze their significance, and consider the reasons for the relative silence surrounding this aspect of Roman history. We aim to provide a nuanced perspective, acknowledging the lack of concrete evidence while engaging with the existing fragments of information and their implications.
The Scarcity of Historical Evidence: Why Are Women's Crucifixions Underrepresented?
The simple truth is: concrete historical accounts of women being crucified are exceptionally rare. While crucifixion was a common Roman method of execution, its application to women is not extensively documented. Several factors could contribute to this scarcity:
Historical Bias: Ancient historians, largely male, may have prioritized recording events involving men, overlooking or downplaying the experiences of women. Records focused on high-profile male figures would naturally overshadow less prominent events, potentially including the executions of women.
Social Status: The social standing of a crucified woman might have influenced the recording of the event. Executions of common criminals might have gone unrecorded, while those of more notable women might have been deemed worthy of mention in specific, limited accounts.
Religious Interpretations: Religious texts, particularly those focused on the crucifixion of Jesus, have naturally dominated discussions of crucifixion. This focus might have inadvertently overshadowed any mentions of women undergoing the same brutal punishment.
Preservation of Records: The passage of time and the destruction of ancient documents mean that a significant portion of Roman history remains lost. Many accounts detailing the lives and deaths of ordinary individuals—women included—may simply not have survived.
Analyzing Existing Accounts: Fragments of a Larger Picture
While solid evidence is lacking, isolated instances suggest women did indeed face crucifixion. Some interpretations of ancient texts hint at such occurrences, though their interpretations remain debated among scholars. These accounts often lack detail and are frequently intertwined with metaphorical or allegorical meanings. Further research and analysis of existing historical records are necessary to fully understand the extent of the practice.
#### The Role of Religious and Cultural Context
Understanding the context of Roman society is vital to analyzing the potential for female crucifixion. Roman law did not explicitly prohibit the crucifixion of women, leaving open the possibility of its occurrence. The nature of the crime, the social standing of the condemned woman, and the specific preferences of the governing authorities likely played a role in determining the method of execution. Religious beliefs and cultural norms of the time also undoubtedly shaped the perception and recording of these events.
Theological Interpretations and Modern Discussions
The relative scarcity of historical evidence has led to various theological and modern interpretations of the potential crucifixion of women. Some scholars suggest that the silence surrounding the practice is a testament to the relative rarity of the event, while others argue that the historical record is simply incomplete.
The Absence of Women in Canonical Narratives: Significance and Implications
The almost complete absence of accounts of women’s crucifixion in mainstream religious narratives raises questions about the historical accuracy and potential biases present in these texts. This absence, however, does not necessarily mean that women were never crucified; it simply suggests a lack of emphasis on these events within the existing religious framework.
Re-examining Historical Narratives Through a Feminist Lens
A feminist perspective on this topic necessitates a critical examination of the biases present in historical accounts. It highlights the need to actively seek out and interpret the available evidence, acknowledging the inherent limitations and potential omissions related to female experiences in ancient societies. This approach encourages a more inclusive and accurate understanding of historical realities.
Conclusion
The question of whether women were crucified in the Roman Empire remains a complex one. The limited historical evidence, coupled with the potential for significant bias in ancient records, leaves much open to interpretation. While definitive proof is elusive, existing fragments of information, combined with a critical examination of historical and religious contexts, allows us to explore the potential reality of women facing this brutal form of capital punishment. Further research, employing a multi-disciplinary approach, is needed to shed more light on this under-researched aspect of Roman history and its implications for our understanding of gender and power dynamics in antiquity.
FAQs
1. Are there any specific examples of women being crucified in Roman history? While there aren't widely accepted, documented cases, some interpretations of ancient texts suggest the possibility, but these interpretations are subject to debate among scholars.
2. Why is the crucifixion of women less discussed than that of men? The scarcity of accounts is likely due to a combination of historical bias, the social status of the individuals involved, and the preservation of historical records. Men's stories were more likely to be documented than those of women.
3. How does the lack of information affect our understanding of Roman society? The limited knowledge highlights the gaps in our understanding of the lives and experiences of women in the Roman Empire, underscoring the need for continued research to paint a more complete picture of the past.
4. What role does religious interpretation play in shaping our understanding of this topic? Religious texts and interpretations have often focused on the crucifixion of Jesus, overshadowing other accounts and potentially influencing the perception of women's crucifixion.
5. What future research could help to clarify this topic? Further interdisciplinary research, combining historical analysis with archaeological investigation and textual studies, could potentially uncover more evidence and offer a more comprehensive understanding of women's experiences within the Roman legal and social systems.
| woman crucified story: The Women of Easter Liz Curtis Higgs, 2017-01-03 ECPA BESTSELLER • This giftable Bible study for the Lenten season explores the stories of three women who played a vital role in the life and ministry of Jesus, as well as in the events of that first Holy Week that first Easter. With unforgettable insights and powerful life application for today's women, Liz Curtis Higgs delves into the biblical text to help us view Easter through the eyes of three women named Mary, each of whom has a life-changing encounter with Jesus: Mary of Bethany, who prepares the way for the Lord’s burial when she anoints His feet and fills the air with her perfume; Mary of Nazareth, who remains by His side from His first breath to His last, her loyalty unwavering; and Mary Magdalene, delivered of seven demons, who bravely supports her Teacher through His darkest hours, then proclaims the glorious news of His resurrection What a trio. What a Savior! Your mind and emotions will be engaged and your faith strengthened as each scene unfolds, preparing your heart for a richer, deeper Easter experience. Higgs, a seasoned Bible teacher and award-winning novelist, combines her storytelling skills with a thorough verse-by-verse study of Scripture as together you explore the remarkable lives of The Women of Easter. The perfect companion for Easter and beyond! —Jennie Allen, visionary of IF:Gathering “Liz Curtis Higgs is one of the most amazing teachers of God’s Word that I have ever experienced. Her in-depth knowledge of the Scriptures, gifting as a communicator, and personal relationship with the Lord make her unmatched in the ability to take biblical truth and make it applicable to anybody.” —Priscilla Shirer, New York Times best-selling author of Fervent |
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| woman crucified story: The Resurrection of Jesus Michael R Licona, 2020-05-21 The question of the historicity of Jesus' resurrection has been repeatedly probed, investigated and debated. And the results have varied widely. Perhaps some now regard this issue as the burned-over district of New Testament scholarship. Could there be any new and promising approach to this problem? Yes, answers Michael Licona. And he convincingly points us to a significant deficiency in approaching this question: our historiographical orientation and practice. So he opens this study with an extensive consideration of historiography and the particular problem of investigating claims of miracles. This alone is a valuable contribution. But then Licona carefully applies his principles and methods to the question of Jesus' resurrection. In addition to determining and working from the most reliable sources and bedrock historical evidence, Licona critically weighs other prominent hypotheses. His own argument is a challenging and closely argued case for the historicity of the resurrection of Jesus, the Christ. Any future approaches to dealing with this 'prize puzzle' of New Testament study will need to be routed through The Resurrection of Jesus. |
| woman crucified story: Eyewitness to Crucifixion Stephen M. Miller, 2020 Examine for yourself the historical context of your Christian faith as seen through first-century eyes, so you can clearly say with Paul, May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ (Galatians 6:14). |
| woman crucified story: Mary in the New Testament Raymond E. Brown, Karl P. Donfried, Joseph A. Fitzmyer, John E. Reumann, 1978 The role that Mary plays in God's plan of salvation is an issue that over the centuies has divided Christians and their churches. In part, these differences stem from disagreements about what the New Testament says about the mother of Jesus. This book should go a long way toward solving the disputes. It is not a collection of essays but rather a collaborative statement prepared by a team of Protestant, Anglican, and Roman Catholic scholars who have reached substantial agreement on how Mary was pictured by Christians of the first two centuries. This book follows the same methodology as an earlier volume, Peter in the New Testament, produced by the same research group. The status of that first book as an ecumenical achievement of American biblical scholarship is attested to by the welcome it received and by its translation into five foreign languages. In light of the difficulty of the subject matter, Mary in the New Testament may be an even greater achievement. If Roman Catholic and Protestant scholars can agree on what the oldest Christian sources said, is the way open for the churches to agree on a fundamental Christian attitude toward Mary? This book is written by scholars, but it is not meant only for scholars. The authors have taken pains to make the work intelligible to students, clergy, and the knowledgeable laity of their churches. It combines scientific research with a respect for Christian sensiblities. |
| woman crucified story: The Lost Gospel Simcha Jacobovici, 2014-11-12 Waiting to be rediscovered in the British Library is an ancient manuscript of the early Church, copied by an anonymous monk. The manuscript is at least 1,450 years old, possibly dating to the first century. And now, The Lost Gospel provides the first ever translation from Syriac into English of this unique document that tells the inside story of Jesus’ social, family, and political life.The Lost Gospel takes the reader on an unparalleled historical adventure through a paradigm shifting manuscript. What the authors eventually discover is as astounding as it is surprising: the confirmation of Jesus’ marriage to Mary Magdalene; the names of their two children; the towering presence of Mary Magdalene; a previously unknown plot on Jesus’ life (thirteen years prior to the crucifixion); an assassination attempt against Mary Magdalene and their children; Jesus’ connection to political figures at the highest level of the Roman Empire; and a religious movement that antedates that of Paul—the Church of Mary Magdalene.Part historical detective story, part modern adventure, The Lost Gospel reveals secrets that have been hiding in plain sight for millennia. |
| woman crucified story: The Resurrection Of Christ Gerd Ludemann, 2010-06-28 Although the resurrection is the keystone dogma of Christian belief, and Sunday churchgoers rarely if ever think to question it, scholarly research shows with the utmost clarity that from a historical standpoint Jesus was not raised from the dead. In fact, it is almost universally recognized among scholars of New Testament textual criticism that the gospel narratives describing the resurrection appearances are not reliable eyewitness accounts, but expressions of faith written by the first Christian believers long after the death of Jesus.In this thorough exegesis of the primary texts dealing with the resurrection of Jesus, New Testament expert Gerd Lüdemann (University of Göttingen) presents compelling evidence that shows the resurrection was not a historical event and further argues that this development leaves little, if any, basis for Christian faith as presently defined.Beginning with Paul's testimony in 1 Cor. 15: 3-8, in which the apostle declares that Jesus has been raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures, Lüdemann systematically evaluates every reference to Jesus' resurrection in the New Testament, as well as apocryphal literature. He examines the purpose of the text writers, the ways in which they reworked tradition, and the historical value of each account. Through this approach, he offers a reconstruction of the probable course of events as well as the circumstances surrounding Jesus' death on the cross, the burial of his body, his reported resurrection on the third day, and subsequent appearances to various disciples.Since the historical evidence leads to the firm conclusion that Jesus' body was not raised from the dead, Lüdemann argues that the origin of the Easter faith must be sought in the visionary experiences of Christianity's two leading apostles. From a modern perspective this leads to the inescapable conclusion that both primary witnesses to Jesus' resurrection, Peter and Paul, were victims of self-deception.In conclusion, he asks whether in light of the nonhistoricity of Jesus' resurrection, thinking people today can legitimately and in good conscience still call themselves Christians.Gerd Lüdemann is a professor of the history and literature of early Christianity at the University of Göttingen, Germany. Professor Lüdemann's published conclusions about Christianity aroused great controversy in his native Germany, where the Confederation of Protestant Churches in Lower Saxony demanded his immediate dismissal from the theological faculty of his university. Despite this threat to his academic freedom, he has retained his post at the university, although the chair he holds was renamed to disassociate him from the training program of German pastors. Lüdemann is also the author of Jesus After 2000 Years, Paul: The Founder of Christianity, and The Resurrection of Christ: A Historical Inquiry. |
| woman crucified story: The Rock, the Road, and the Rabbi Kathie Lee Gifford, 2018-03-06 An instant New York Times bestseller! Journey with Kathie Lee Gifford and Messianic Rabbi Jason Sobel into Israel and explore the deep roots of the Christian faith. As a lifelong student of Scripture, Kathie Lee Gifford has always desired a deeper understanding of God’s Word and a deeper knowledge of God Himself. But it wasn’t until she began studying the biblical texts in their original Hebrew and Greek—along with actually hiking the ancient paths of Israel—that she found the fulfillment of those desires. Now you can walk with Kathie on a journey through the spiritual foundations of her faith: The Rock (Jesus Christ): Hear directly from Kathie about her life-changing and ever-deepening connection with Jesus, the Lover of her soul. The Road (Israel): Explore dozens of ancient landmarks and historical sites from Israel, the promised land of God’s covenant. The Rabbi (God’s Word): Go beyond a Sunday-school approach to the Bible by digging into the original languages and deeper meanings of the Holy Scriptures. As you journey through The Rock, the Road, and the Rabbi, you’ll also find additional content from Messianic Rabbi Jason Sobel throughout the book. Jason’s insight into the Hebrew language, culture, and heritage will open your eyes to the Bible like never before. Begin your journey toward a deeper faith through The Rock, the Road, and the Rabbi. |
| woman crucified story: Eyewitness to Crucifixion Stephen M. Miller, 2020-01-27 Stephen M. Miller’s journalistic approach to Bible knowledge is fascinating—and has sold over two million copies of his books! Now Miller has set his sights on crucifixion, gathering firsthand testimony from ancient witnesses to discover, What does it really mean that Jesus was executed on a Roman cross? You’ll examine the historical context for your faith as seen through first-century eyes—and draw closer to Jesus in gratefulness, godly sorrow, and awe. |
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| woman crucified story: The Day I Was Crucified Gene Edwards, 2011-07-28 Quite simply, one of the most powerful, moving pieces of Christian literature of modern times. Other books have recorded the crucifixion and resurrection, but never before has the reader been ushered into unseen realms to witness the power of the cross as seen from the view of God the Father. You will discover a whole world of new meaning of Christ's death as you witness the destruction of the world systems, the annihilation of the law, the end of Adam's fallen race...and the death of Death. Here is an unequaled drama of power and depth which Christian literature has rarely, if ever, achieved. Edward's The Day I Was Crucified As Told By Jesus the Christ now takes its place among the greatest of Christian literature. We will still be reading this book 200 years from now, and still weeping (and praising) as we read. This is one of those rare life-transforming books. |
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| woman crucified story: Gay Girl, Good God Jackie Hill Perry, 2018-09-03 “I used to be a lesbian.” In Gay Girl, Good God, author Jackie Hill Perry shares her own story, offering practical tools that helped her in the process of finding wholeness. Jackie grew up fatherless and experienced gender confusion. She embraced masculinity and homosexuality with every fiber of her being. She knew that Christians had a lot to say about all of the above. But was she supposed to change herself? How was she supposed to stop loving women, when homosexuality felt more natural to her than heterosexuality ever could? At age nineteen, Jackie came face-to-face with what it meant to be made new. And not in a church, or through contact with Christians. God broke in and turned her heart toward Him right in her own bedroom in light of His gospel. Read in order to understand. Read in order to hope. Or read in order, like Jackie, to be made new. |
| woman crucified story: Cold-Case Christianity J. Warner Wallace, 2013-01-01 Written by an L. A. County homicide detective and former atheist, Cold-Case Christianity examines the claims of the New Testament using the skills and strategies of a hard-to-convince criminal investigator. Christianity could be defined as a “cold case”: it makes a claim about an event from the distant past for which there is little forensic evidence. In Cold-Case Christianity, J. Warner Wallace uses his nationally recognized skills as a homicide detective to look at the evidence and eyewitnesses behind Christian beliefs. Including gripping stories from his career and the visual techniques he developed in the courtroom, Wallace uses illustration to examine the powerful evidence that validates the claims of Christianity. A unique apologetic that speaks to readers’ intense interest in detective stories, Cold-Case Christianity inspires readers to have confidence in Christ as it prepares them to articulate the case for Christianity. |
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| woman crucified story: The Divine Feminine Virginia Ramey Mollenkott, 2014-01-01 Endorsements: A calm, well-balanced, carefully prepared book. . . . Excellent for adult Bible discussion groups, for occasional sermons, for suggesting ways of inclusive language. This book teaches and directs without antagonizing. --The Bible Today A persuasive book, useful for personal reflection and group discussion, and ideal for gift-giving. --Daughters of Sarah This is no dry erudite volume. It rubs salve in personal wounds inflicted by centuries of biblical misreading. --Sojourners The book reflects careful research; it is written in a style that will appeal to those interested in the implications of biblical research but without the time or inclination to follow the involved discussions of biblical scholarship. --National Catholic Reporter |
| woman crucified story: Woman to Woman Marguerite Duras, Xaviere Gauthier, 2004-01-01 In the summer of 1973, the journalist Xavi_re Gauthier interviewed the writer and filmmaker Marguerite Duras for an article in Le Monde. The meeting began a productive friendship between the two women that included the recording of four more interviews. They spoke of writing, literature, criticism, film, madness, sex, desire, alienation, Marxism, the situation of women, and their oppression by the phallic class. Published in 1974 in France as Les Parleuses, the book became a classic statement of a positive and politically forceful feminist stance and an influential exploration of how Western culture has constructed gender roles and dealt with sexuality. |
| woman crucified story: New Catholic Women Mary Jo Weaver, 1995-12-22 Weaver fills an important gap in women's studies through her investigation of the intersection of the women's movement with the lives of contemporary Roman Catholic women. -- Iris Mary Jo Weaver has charted the course of this new consciousness among Roman Catholic women. -- Rosemary Radford Ruether This is the first full-scale study of how the U.S. women's movement has intersected with the lives and aspirations of American Roman Catholic women. -- Elizabeth Johnson, Religious Studies Review |
| woman crucified story: The Crucifixion of Mary Magdalene Richard J. Hooper, 2005 A careful study of Christian origins and detailed analysis of all the canonical, apocryphal and Gnostic Gospels in which Mary Magdalene appears. Considered the first apostle of Christianity by early Christians, the author explains why the patriarchs of the early church found it necessary, instead, to reinvent Mary as a wanton woman, rather than Jesus' most favored disciple. |
| woman crucified story: When Did we See You Naked? Jayme R. Reaves, David Tombs, Rocio Figueroa, 2021-03-31 Was the stripping and exposure of Jesus a form of sexual abuse? If so, why does such a reading of Jesus’ suffering matter? The combined impact of the #MeToo movement and a further wave of global revelations on church sexual abuse have given renewed significance to recent work naming Jesus as a victim of sexual abuse. Timely and provocative When did we see you naked? presents the arguments for reading Christ as an abuse victim, as well as exploring how the position might be critiqued, and what implications and applications it might offer to the Church. |
| woman crucified story: Peter, Paul, and Mary Magdalene Bart D Ehrman, 2008-04-24 From the Publisher: Bart Ehrman, author of the bestsellers Misquoting Jesus and Truth and Fiction in The Da Vinci Code, here takes readers on another engaging tour of the early Christian church, illuminating the lives of three of Jesus' most intriguing followers: Simon Peter, Paul of Tarsus, and Mary Magdalene. |
| woman crucified story: Roman Crucifixion and the Death of Jesus Woodrow Michael Kroll, 2023-01-04 The Roman practice of crucifixion was so abhorrent that even the Romans didn’t talk about it. Yet their government practiced crucifixion for centuries. What drew the crowds to the killing fields to watch people die such torturous deaths? What enabled those elite soldiers in the Roman killing squads to crucify their victims with the precision and skill of a hospital surgeon? These and many other questions are answered in this book. Of the thousands of people who fell victim to “the most pitiable of deaths,” one is much better known than all the others—Jesus of Nazareth. Most Christians know something of Jesus’ crucifixion because of the Gospel narratives, but to enhance our appreciation of the Savior’s death, we benefit by knowing more about Roman crucifixion. Roman Crucifixion and the Death of Jesus provides a deeper understanding of how, where, and why someone could be crucified and helps to inform us of Jesus’ crucifixion. Armed with a better grasp of Roman crucifixion, we can more fully appreciate Jesus’ pain, his purpose, and his prayers from Calvary’s cross. |
| woman crucified story: Cross Vision Gregory A. Boyd, 2017-08-15 Renowned pastor-theologian Gregory A. Boyd tackles the BibleÕs biggest dilemma. Ê The Old Testament God of wrath and violence versus the New Testament God of love and peaceÑitÕs a difference that has troubled Christians since the first century. Now, with the sensitivity of a pastor and the intellect of a theologian, Gregory A. Boyd proposes the Òcruciform hermeneutic,Ó a way to read the Old Testament portraits of God through the lens of JesusÕ crucifixion. Ê In Cross Vision, Boyd follows up on his epic and groundbreaking study, The Crucifixion of the Warrior God. He shows how the death and resurrection of Jesus reframes the troubling violence of the Old Testament, how all of Scripture reveals GodÕs self-sacrificial love, and, most importantly, how we can follow JesusÕ example of peace. |
| woman crucified story: From Jesus to Christ Paula Fredriksen, 2008-10-01 Magisterial. . . . A learned, brilliant and enjoyable study.—Géza Vermès, Times Literary Supplement In this exciting book, Paula Fredriksen explains the variety of New Testament images of Jesus by exploring the ways that the new Christian communities interpreted his mission and message in light of the delay of the Kingdom he had preached. This edition includes an introduction reviews the most recent scholarship on Jesus and its implications for both history and theology. Brilliant and lucidly written, full of original and fascinating insights.—Reginald H. Fuller, Journal of the American Academy of Religion This is a first-rate work of a first-rate historian.—James D. Tabor, Journal of Religion Fredriksen confronts her documents—principally the writings of the New Testament—as an archaeologist would an especially rich complex site. With great care she distinguishes the literary images from historical fact. As she does so, she explains the images of Jesus in terms of the strategies and purposes of the writers Paul, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.—Thomas D’Evelyn, Christian Science Monitor |
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| woman crucified story: The Crucifixion in American Art Robert Henkes, 2003-01-01 The crucifixion of Christ has been richly portrayed by countless artists for hundreds of years, but it was European Renaissance styles and painters such as Kurz, Benjamin West and John Valentine Haidt that first informed American artists of the possibilities for depicting the crucifixion. This work features artists living and working in America from the mid-18th to the 21st century who depicted the crucifixion of Christ in their artwork. The 19th century saw painters like Julian Russell Story, John Singer Sargent, Vassili Verestchagin and Fred Holland break from the Renaissance tradition of the 18th century to begin a religious art revolution. The 20th century saw painters like Thomas Eakins and George Bellows continuing the traditions of the 19th until the Realist style became dominant, which lasted until the latter part of the century and the rise of Abstract Expressionism and a number of experimental styles such as Op, Pop, and Super-realism. |
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| woman crucified story: Mark Edwin K. Broadhead, 2009 In this commentary, Broadhead explores the Gospel of Mark for literary designs which might guide modern readers. He gives special attention to structure, strategy, significance and the appropriation of meaning, and his analysis shows the Gospel as a sequential account which employs a strategy of reciprocity among its episodes. Clear signs are created within this Gospel, the meaning of which is negotiated by the first readers in the aftermath of the Temple's fall. Modern readers are encouraged to connect these signs to their own world and to initiate a new performance of this Gospel. |
| woman crucified story: Lost Women of the Bible Carolyn Custis James, 2005 James brings the women of the Bible into the 21st century by recovering theirpowerful message for contemporary women. |
| woman crucified story: Bach's Major Vocal Works Markus Rathey, 2016-01-01 Every year, Johann Sebastian Bach's major vocal works are performed to mark liturgical milestones in the Christian calendar. Written by a renowned Bach scholar, this concise and accessible book provides an introduction to the music and cultural contexts of the composer's most beloved masterpieces, including the Magnificat, Christmas Oratorio, and St. John Passion. In addition to providing historical information, each chapter highlights significant aspects--such as the theology of love--of a particular piece. This penetrating volume is the first to treat the vocal works as a whole, showing how the compositions were embedded in their original performative context within the liturgy as well as discussing Bach's musical style, from the detailed level of individual movements to the overarching aspects of each work. Published in the approach to Easter when many of these vocal works are performed, this outstanding volume will appeal to casual concertgoers and scholars alike. -- Publisher's description |
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| woman crucified story: Promised Virgins Jeffrey Fleishman, 2012-02-01 Veteran journalist Jay Morgan senses that the simmering conflict in Kosovo is about to take on a new dimension when he hears rumors that a mysterious bearded foreigner, bearing weapons and money and preaching Holy War, has appeared in the rebels’ mountain camps. What is this mysterious man’s mission? What new horror has he brought to the city? Together Jay and his translator, the beautiful Alija—who is searching for a missing brother and is herself a victim of the war—race to find this prophet of jihad. Each danger-fraught foray across the lines and each interview— whether with a rebel commander, Serb sniper, or American spook tasked to evaluate and take out this new threat—brings Jay and Alija closer to each other and to the devastating truth about the conflict in the Middle East. Pitch–perfect and keenly observed, Fleishman’s novel delivers bracing suspense in a tale of substance reminiscent of Graham Greene and Ernest Hemingway. |
| woman crucified story: Devils, Women, and Jews Joan Young Gregg, 1997-01-01 Analyzes and illustrates the demonization of women and Jews in medieval sermon stories, retelling over one hundred of these tales in modern English. |
| woman crucified story: Finding A Woman's Place David L. Balch, Jason T. Lamoreaux, 2011-01-01 This stimulating collection of essays by prominent scholars honors Carolyn Osiek. The essays reflect her career and attempt to pay tribute to both the unity and the diversity of her accomplishments. The authors interpret early Christians in their social world and women in early Christianity, with interpretations spanning the New Testament and early church documents. The editors have brought together an international group of scholars. The book includes both a comprehensive bibliography of Osiek's work as well as a brief introduction by the editors reflecting on their experiences with her during her career. Contributors: David Balch Jeremy W. Barrier Terri Bednarz, R.S.M. Laurie Brink, O.P. Warren Carter Adela Yarbro Collins Amy-Jill Levine Margaret Y. MacDonald Jason L. Merritt Halvor Moxnes Barbara Reid, O.P. David Rhoads Donald Senior, C.P. Yancy W. Smith |
| woman crucified story: Painting Borges Jorge J. E. Gracia, 2012-02-01 A provocative examination of the artistic interpretation of twelve of Borges’s most famous stories. |
| woman crucified story: The Crucified Kamila Baraniecka-Olszewska, 2017-08-07 The book is an anthropological study of a phenomenon observed within the range of contemporary Polish Catholic religiosity. The Crucified focuses on two fundamental issues: passion plays and performance theory. It presents an analysis of material collected during five years of field research, which sheds light on the varied world of religious performances. The phenomenon of passion plays is extremely complex and to some extent heterogeneous, hence its in-depth analysis reveals much not only about its own nature, but also about the entire modern religiosity. As a result, the book is constructed in such a way as to focus on a single phenomenon, but with conclusions extending to a much wider range of contemporary religious practices. The book reveals the need for self-expression of one’s own attitudes observable in contemporary spirituality, as well as the increasing participation of believers in the development of their religious life and thus in the formation of their own religious identity. All these processes are interpreted in terms of performance theory. Applying this approach makes it possible to capture the believers’ need for activity and creativity in the field of practices alternative to the liturgy. |
| woman crucified story: The Crucified Ruler Richard A. Jensen, 1987 |
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