TAMAR CAMPAIGN

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Breaking the chains of silence: STOP VIOLENCE

The Institute for the Study of the Bible has chosen Tamar (David's daughter who was raped by Amnon, her half brother) as a symbol for their campaign against women abuse, not only to remember her as an abused women, but to remember also, the forgotten fact that she actually spoke out against her abuse. She is therefore a symbol of strenght and courage. Even in our present context, Tamar's powerful act should encourage other women to speak out against abuse.
The Tamar Campaign proposes some biblical texts which can be reread and reinterpreted in the same way that Tamar's story has been reinterpreted.

For more information on the campaign contact the Institute for the Study of the Bible / University of Natal






Resource Title:
TAMAR CAMPAIGN
Author / Artist:
Institute for the Study of the Bible
Language:
English
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Publishing Date:
Publisher Name:
Institute for the Study of the Bible
Publisher Telephone:
+27 (0) 33 260 6295
Tamar Campaign Co-ordinator: +27 (0) 33 260 5191
Publisher Mailing Address:
University of Natal
School of Theology
Private Bag X01
Scottsville 3209
Publisher Fax:
+27 (0) 33 260 6294
Publisher E-mail:
Khambules@nu.ac.za
Publisher country:
South Africa
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