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Saturday, February 15 • 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Evolving Interpretation of Eve: Examining Eve in Literature and Poetry

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The first woman, Eve, is a Biblical character wrought with complexity: is she a feminist who seeks knowledge or a silly girl who cannot do what she is told? Poets and authors continue to portray iterations of the first woman in many of their works, from "Paradise Lost" to "East of Eden." How does interpreting Eve affect the way in which we relate to this Biblical character, and the way in which we conceive of women in the Bible, and in literature, in general?
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Jina Davidovich

Jina Davidovich holds a BA in Literature, with focuses in Poetry and Women's Studies from Yeshiva University, where she is now pursuing her MA in Bible. In 2012, Jina was selected to participate in the Drisha Arts Fellowship. She has presented her spoken word poetry at various NYC... Read More →

Saturday February 15, 2014 3:45pm - 5:00pm EST
Westover
  Arts & Performance   Jewish History   Text & Thought

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