Sarah and Mary: Mothers of the people

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Abstract

The Jewish midrash on Sarah shows a remarkable similarity with the virgin mary, including suspicion of adultery, but also embodying the matriarch of the people, by breastfeeding the crowd.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Apostle's Creed
Subtitle of host publication Born of the Virgin Mary
PublisherBrill
Pages84-97
Number of pages14
ISBN (Electronic)9789004703438
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

Publication series

Name Studies in Theology and Religion
Volume34
ISSN (Electronic)1566-208X

Keywords

  • mary
  • Judaism
  • virginity
  • Breastfeeding

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