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Jenny Matheny – The Violence of Judges and Ruth’s Response

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The Horror and Violence in Judges and Ruth

This chapter analyzes the horror and violence depicted in the biblical stories found in Judges and Ruth. The speakers explore linguistic connections, particularly focusing on the Hebrew verb 'to cut,' and draw intertextual connections with other texts. They also discuss the significance of the dismemberment of a woman's body and compare the voicelessness of the nameless woman in Judges to the actions of Ruth.

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