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Lea's Daughter Dinah: Unknown Variants of Genesis 34 in the Octateuch Manuscripts

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Lea's Daughter Dinah: Unknown Variants of Genesis 34 in the Octateuch Manuscripts

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Genesis 34, an obscure narrative in the Torah, tells the story of Dinah, the daughter of Jacob and Leah. The biblical story unfolds as Dinah goes out to see the local girls, a seemingly innocent act, and her life is thrown into darkness when Shechem, the prince of the land, harasses her. The following chain of events involves Dinah's brothers, Simeon and Levi, and their cunning deception of Shechem and his clan, revenge, and confrontation with their father, Jacob. This study examines the complex layers of Genesis 34, exploring its disconnection from the broader Genesis narrative and the absence of moral clarity or divine presence in the text. The narrative raises unanswered questions about Dinah's fate, the consequences of vengeance on Shechem, and God's silence throughout the events. Including this story in Bible has puzzled early commentators, prompting them to reflect on the moral lesson and overall message intended to be drawn from it. The article is in two parts. The first part analyses the sources from the period between 1000 and 1300 CE that mention the story of Dinah and gives an idea about the interpretations and reflections of this episode in the Bible at that time. In the second part, the study analyses the illustrations of Dinah in the Middle Byzantine Octateuch manuscripts, shedding light on the visual interpretations and representations of the story in the context of medieval art. As the study progresses, it attempts to unravel the mystery surrounding Dinah's story, exploring its significance, moral implications and potential cultural or historical implications. The juxtaposition of textual and visual analyses adds depth to the exploration of this biblical narrative and invites readers to reflect on the ongoing enigma of Genesis 34 and its complex lessons.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Toplumsal Cinsiyet ve Siyaset

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yazarlar

Yayımlanma Tarihi

7 Ekim 2024

Gönderilme Tarihi

27 Mart 2024

Kabul Tarihi

29 Haziran 2024

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2024 Cilt: 25 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Serdar Dinçer, P. (2024). Lea’s Daughter Dinah: Unknown Variants of Genesis 34 in the Octateuch Manuscripts. Kadın/Woman 2000, 25(1), 23-38. https://izlik.org/JA75PS57SP
AMA
1.Serdar Dinçer P. Lea’s Daughter Dinah: Unknown Variants of Genesis 34 in the Octateuch Manuscripts. JWS. 2024;25(1):23-38. https://izlik.org/JA75PS57SP
Chicago
Serdar Dinçer, Pınar. 2024. “Lea’s Daughter Dinah: Unknown Variants of Genesis 34 in the Octateuch Manuscripts”. Kadın/Woman 2000 25 (1): 23-38. https://izlik.org/JA75PS57SP.
EndNote
Serdar Dinçer P (01 Ekim 2024) Lea’s Daughter Dinah: Unknown Variants of Genesis 34 in the Octateuch Manuscripts. Kadın/Woman 2000 25 1 23–38.
IEEE
[1]P. Serdar Dinçer, “Lea’s Daughter Dinah: Unknown Variants of Genesis 34 in the Octateuch Manuscripts”, JWS, c. 25, sy 1, ss. 23–38, Eki. 2024, [çevrimiçi]. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA75PS57SP
ISNAD
Serdar Dinçer, Pınar. “Lea’s Daughter Dinah: Unknown Variants of Genesis 34 in the Octateuch Manuscripts”. Kadın/Woman 2000 25/1 (01 Ekim 2024): 23-38. https://izlik.org/JA75PS57SP.
JAMA
1.Serdar Dinçer P. Lea’s Daughter Dinah: Unknown Variants of Genesis 34 in the Octateuch Manuscripts. JWS. 2024;25:23–38.
MLA
Serdar Dinçer, Pınar. “Lea’s Daughter Dinah: Unknown Variants of Genesis 34 in the Octateuch Manuscripts”. Kadın/Woman 2000, c. 25, sy 1, Ekim 2024, ss. 23-38, https://izlik.org/JA75PS57SP.
Vancouver
1.Pınar Serdar Dinçer. Lea’s Daughter Dinah: Unknown Variants of Genesis 34 in the Octateuch Manuscripts. JWS [Internet]. 01 Ekim 2024;25(1):23-38. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA75PS57SP