JOURNAL ARTICLE

Feminist Theological Themes in the Biblical Art of Lilian Broca: From Lilith to Mary Magdalene.

  • Published In: Feminist Theology: The Journal of the Britain & Ireland School of Feminist Theology, 2024, v. 32, n. 2. P. 183 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Beavis, Mary Ann 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines the work of Canadian artist Lilian Broca, who for over thirty years has created feminist art series depicting biblical women—Lilith/Eve, Esther, Judith, and Mary Magdalene—reinterpreting their stories through a feminist theological lens informed by feminist scholarship. Broca's series challenge traditional male-gaze representations by highlighting overlooked aspects of these women's narratives, using mediums such as mosaics to emphasize their agency, political influence, and spiritual significance. Her Lilith series reclaims the figure as a symbol of female equality and reconciliation, while her portrayals of Esther and Judith emphasize their courage and leadership beyond conventional feminine roles. Broca's Mary Magdalene series explores the complexity of Magdalene's identity, incorporating diverse textual traditions and presenting her as a divine feminine counterpart to Jesus, thereby engaging with feminist theological revisionism.

Additional Information

  • Source:Feminist Theology: The Journal of the Britain & Ireland School of Feminist Theology. 2024/01, Vol. 32, Issue 2, p183
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Arts and Entertainment
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0966-7350
  • DOI:10.1177/09667350231208134
  • Accession Number:173780563
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