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Erri de Luca

A book by Italian author Erri De Luca that explores the lives of five women from Jesus' genealogy mentioned at the beginning of Matthew's Gospel: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary.

De Luca, an atheist and passionate Bible scholar, approaches these characters with a poetic and humanistic perspective, revealing their stories beyond traditional religious frameworks.

The book emphasizes that four of these women – Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba – were considered scandalous for their actions that challenged social norms. Tamar disguises herself as a prostitute, Rahab is a courtesan, Ruth is a seductive page, and Bathsheba is involved in adultery. Yet De Luca portrays them as strong, courageous women whose beauty is imbued with modesty and whose actions reflect a deep humanity. Their presence in Jesus’ genealogy emphasizes his human nature, not just his divine one.

Mary, the mother of Jesus, occupies a special place, distinguished from the others by her purity but sharing their strength and determination. De Luca debunks stereotypes about these women, often condemned from a male perspective, and celebrates their role in salvation history. Their strength lies in their lack of power and position, yet they "rule the times" through their courage and influence.

The book is a meditation on female strength, beauty, and complexity, told in De Luca's poetic style, which combines biblical exegesis with a deep understanding of human nature.

Original title
Le sante dello scandalo
Translation
Tvrtko Klarić
Editor
Boris Nazansky
Illustrations
Branko Čegec
Graphics design
Vinko Fišter
Dimensions
19 x 13 cm
Pages
100
Publisher
Felsina, Zagreb, 2019.
 
Latin alphabet. Paperback.
Language: Croatian.
ISBN
978-9-53775-705-2

One copy is available

Condition:Used, excellent condition
 

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