Graybill publishes on power and agency in biblical women

November 14, 2025

Rhiannon Graybill, Marcus M. and Carole M. Weinstein & Gilbert M. and Fannie S. Rosenthal Chair of Jewish Studies, published the book Ruth: Themes and Issues in Biblical Studies. The volume explores a balanced approach to understanding gender dynamics in biblical narratives, emphasizing that women like Naomi and Ruth possess agency and power despite existing within patriarchal systems.