Modern scholars have wondered about the purpose of the story of Dinah. It has no apparent etiological message, and no long term consequences.
Modern scholars have wondered about the purpose of the story of Dinah. It has no apparent etiological message, and no long term consequences. Dinah herself is not reported to have become pregnant as a result of the rape; in fact she is never heard of again. The slaughter of the Shechemites did not bring about …