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Blemished Brides: Women’s Bodies and Disability in Ancient Judaism
Women Who Went Before
Women's Rights and Bodily Representations in Ancient Judaism
This chapter explores the intersection of women's rights, property, and the interpretation of disabilities within ancient Jewish law, focusing on the ketubah as a means of women's material security. It critiques the patriarchal control over women's bodies and property, discussing various grounds for divorce and the evolving rabbinic thought on bodily imperfections. By comparing ancient perspectives with contemporary views on disability and gender, the chapter uncovers the societal influences shaping these understandings over time.
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