Bar-Ilan University Press

Eve and Lilith

Niza Abarbanell

Myths, folktales and Hebrew literature have been thoroughly researched in order to present the thesis that the duality in the nature of woman is not only inherent in human culture, but has had a dangerous influence on the whole concept of family life.

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Danacode: 110-10367 ISBN: 965-226-152-1 Language: Hebrew Pages: 240 Weight: 430 gr Dimensions: 15X22 cm Publication Date: 01/2002 Publisher: Bar-Ilan University Press

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