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Wise king-- royal fool : semiotics, satire and Proverbs 1-9 /
This study focuses on a reading of Proverbs 1-9 as satire and argues that it alludes to two points of critique against Solomon: his political policy of socio-economic injustice and his numerous sexual (in)discretions. That Solomon abandoned his divinely proscribed duty only evinces his lack of "...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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London ; New York :
T & T Clark International,
©2004.
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| Colección: | Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ;
399. |
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | This study focuses on a reading of Proverbs 1-9 as satire and argues that it alludes to two points of critique against Solomon: his political policy of socio-economic injustice and his numerous sexual (in)discretions. That Solomon abandoned his divinely proscribed duty only evinces his lack of "fear of Yahweh". First, Solomon demonstrates his lack of discernment by an inability to rule with righteousness, justice and equity because of administrative policies that bled the innocent dry of their resources for his own self-aggrandizement. Second, Solomon's sexual behavior reflects his need of Wis |
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| Notas: | Based on the author's thesis (doctoral)--Baylor University, 2001, under title: When is a wise man a fool? : a semiotic analysis of Proverbs 1-9 as satire. |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (ix, 122 pages) |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 108-115) and indexes. |
| ISBN: | 9780567318022 0567318028 |