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April 11, 2026The Journal of Theological StudiesOpen Access

Not Only in God’s Service: Reevaluating Rebekah

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GKGili Kugler

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This article reevaluates Rebekah’s character, revealing her complex role in the biblical narrative and implications for marginalized figures.

Key Points

  • To reassess Rebekah’s character in the biblical story and highlight her moral complexity.
  • Analyzing the biblical text of Genesis 27:1–45
  • Examining feminist interpretations of Rebekah
  • Exploring the story's textual evolution in different contexts
  • Rebekah is portrayed as a nuanced figure rather than a moral failure
  • Recognizes the moral ambiguities in her actions
  • Illuminates the societal roles of marginalized figures in ancient narratives

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Gili Kugler (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d9e62078050d08c1b765f9https://doi.org/10.1093/jts/flag026
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