Question

What does Trible mean by the term "text of terror"? Do you agree with Trible that the story of Hagar qualifies as a "text of terror"? Why or why not? Be sure to refer to specific arguments and evidence she mentions.

Answer 1

Trible means a social division in a society which consists of communities or families connected by economic, religious, social, or blood ties, with a common dialect and culture.

In Bible, Professor Trible had focused on 4 variations on the theme of terror

Yes, i agree, Even today, Texts of Terror is an example of Biblical criticism to feminists, as well an act of hope, deep faith and compassion. Trible has taken 4 of the disturbing Biblical instances of exegetes & sexual violence on women. My heart hurts for those women, few of them weren't provided the dignity of the name so they can be remembered.