Putting on Sarah’s Skin: Victim Identity in the Abrahamic Stories and Beyond
This article explores the complex identities of Sarah and Hagar within the Abrahamic narratives, focusing on themes of victimhood and perpetration. It challenges feminist biblical interpretations that portray Sarah solely as a victim of patriarchal structures or postcolonial interpretations that see...
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| description | This article explores the complex identities of Sarah and Hagar within the Abrahamic narratives, focusing on themes of victimhood and perpetration. It challenges feminist biblical interpretations that portray Sarah solely as a victim of patriarchal structures or postcolonial interpretations that see Sarah solely as a perpetrator, arguing instead for a nuanced understanding that recognizes her role as both a victim and an oppressor. The article highlights the unique as well as shared struggles of Sarah and Hagar against patriarchy, suggesting that their relationship is emblematic of broader issues of race, class, and gender dynamics. The analysis incorporates illustrations from the literature, urging a re-evaluation of Sarah's character in the light of contemporary discussions on oppression and complicity. By examining the narratives through the lens of cohabiting women, the article illustrates the complexities of their interactions and the implications for modern feminist discourse. Ultimately, it aims to liberate Sarah from her archetypal role, presenting her as a figure whose experiences resonate with the struggles of diverse individuals today, fostering a deeper understanding of victimhood, and promoting a non-violent response to systemic oppression. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-982a4b975ddf419f8a806eaaab3cec1b2025-08-20T02:38:26ZengDe GruyterOpen Theology2300-65792024-12-011014557110.1515/opth-2024-0029Putting on Sarah’s Skin: Victim Identity in the Abrahamic Stories and BeyondKoci Katerina0Research Centre for Religion and Transformation, University of Vienna Faculty of Catholic Theology: Universitat Wien Katholisch-Theologische Fakultat, Wien, AustriaThis article explores the complex identities of Sarah and Hagar within the Abrahamic narratives, focusing on themes of victimhood and perpetration. It challenges feminist biblical interpretations that portray Sarah solely as a victim of patriarchal structures or postcolonial interpretations that see Sarah solely as a perpetrator, arguing instead for a nuanced understanding that recognizes her role as both a victim and an oppressor. The article highlights the unique as well as shared struggles of Sarah and Hagar against patriarchy, suggesting that their relationship is emblematic of broader issues of race, class, and gender dynamics. The analysis incorporates illustrations from the literature, urging a re-evaluation of Sarah's character in the light of contemporary discussions on oppression and complicity. By examining the narratives through the lens of cohabiting women, the article illustrates the complexities of their interactions and the implications for modern feminist discourse. Ultimately, it aims to liberate Sarah from her archetypal role, presenting her as a figure whose experiences resonate with the struggles of diverse individuals today, fostering a deeper understanding of victimhood, and promoting a non-violent response to systemic oppression.https://doi.org/10.1515/opth-2024-0029sarahhagarabrahamic storiesvictimhoodpatriarchynon-violent resistance |
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| title | Putting on Sarah’s Skin: Victim Identity in the Abrahamic Stories and Beyond |
| title_full | Putting on Sarah’s Skin: Victim Identity in the Abrahamic Stories and Beyond |
| title_fullStr | Putting on Sarah’s Skin: Victim Identity in the Abrahamic Stories and Beyond |
| title_full_unstemmed | Putting on Sarah’s Skin: Victim Identity in the Abrahamic Stories and Beyond |
| title_short | Putting on Sarah’s Skin: Victim Identity in the Abrahamic Stories and Beyond |
| title_sort | putting on sarah s skin victim identity in the abrahamic stories and beyond |
| topic | sarah hagar abrahamic stories victimhood patriarchy non-violent resistance |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1515/opth-2024-0029 |
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