Jezebel: Portraits of a Queen - Brossura

Dutcher-Walls, Patricia

Brossura

ISBN 10: 081465150X ISBN 13: 9780814651506

Casa editrice: Michael Glazier, 2004

Riassunto

Powerful. Assertive. Evil. What we know of Jezebel, queen of Israel, seems pure malevolence. But we must remember that what we know is what ancient writers, attempting to shape a theological history, considered important. From two combined portraits of Jezebel (narrative perspective and sociological study), the reader begins to understand the ancient writers’ worldviews, theologies, values, and loyalties.

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Powerful. Assertive. Evil. What we know of Jezebel, queen of Israel, seems pure malevolence. What we know is what ancient writers, in their attempt to shape a theological history, considered important. More than just an intriguing story, Jezebel: Portraits of a Queen provides insight into a character used (and portrayed) by biblical writers as a negative example. Two portraits of Jezebel are created: that of Jezebel the story character, taken from narrative criticism, and Jezebel the queen, drawn from a sociological study. Combining these two portraits, the reader can begin to understand the ancient writers' worldviews, theologies, values, and loyalties. Jezebel's story gives readers a new perspective with which they may approach all biblical texts. The focuses on social organization and monarchy will help students study the text within a framework of biblical society.

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• Editore: Michael Glazier
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 081465150X
• ISBN 13: 9780814651506
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 176
• Redattore: Green Barbara