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Record Number: 6728 Author(s)/Creator(s): Clayton , Mary. Contributor(s): Title: Aelfric's "Judith": Manipulative or Manipulated? [argues for multiple audiences for the literal, typological, and tropological levels of the text; by emphasizing Judith's chastity and humility, Aelfric attempts to defuse Judith's power and sexuality in the Biblical narrative] Source: Anglo-Saxon England 23, ( 1994): Pages 215 - 227. Description: Article Type: Journal Article Subject (See Also): Ælfric, Abbot of Eynsham- Homily on Judith Ælfric, Abbot of Eynsham- Letter to Sigeweard Bible Exegesis- Judith Chastity in Literature Literature- Prose Monasticism Readers Award Note: Geographic Area: British Isles Century: 10 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: University College, Dublin Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 1994. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 02636751

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