Book description
There is no woman with a worse reputation than Jezebel, the ancient queen who corrupted a nation and met one of the most gruesome fates in the Bible. Her name alone speaks of sexual decadence and promiscuity. But what if this version of her story, handed down to us through…
Why read it?
1 author picked Jezebel as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This book is a bit of a departure from my other picks because it’s nonfiction and doesn’t take place in the nineteenth-century United States.
Even though this book has a lot of scholarly and historical references, I found it riveting. I’ve always been interested in the ancient world and Jezebel made me feel like I was there. The scholarly digressions from the story are both relevant and fascinating.
This book taught me that propaganda and spin doctoring are ancient practices. The power of the Jezebel story still influences modern culture and attitudes. Zealotry and intolerance are as old as history…
From Alison's list on existential and experimental historical fiction.
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