REINTERPRETING FEMINIST NARRATIVES: THE ROLE OF BIBLICAL WOMEN IN HISTORICAL REVISIONS.

From the advent of first-wave feminism, the Bible has significantly influenced the ideological landscape of the entire globe. This research paper examines with an ideal endeavor to unearth the past of biblical women & represent them with new voices and perspectives. Utilizing the method of postmodern metafiction articulated by scholars such as Patricia Waugh and Linda Hutcheon, alongside the feminist hermeneutics of scholars like Fiorenza, this paper argues that the creation of alternative historical narratives through metafiction represents feminist interventions within the realm of classical literature. The paper delves into the intricate politics surrounding the reimaging of biblical women, aiming to resurrect the voices and perspectives often marginalized within the androcentric representations prevalent in the Bible. Focusing on literary works such as The Names of Womenby Jeet Thayil, Queenmaker by India Edghill, and The Red Tent by Anita Diamant, this study explores how the retelling of women's stories serves as a form of entrepreneurial endeavor, strategically investing in feminist revisions within contemporary contexts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]