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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 "...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Miles, Johnny E.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; New York : T & T Clark International, ©2004.
Colección:Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; 399.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Prolegomenon
  • 2. A theoretical framework for a 'Postmodern' semiotic reading of Proverbs 1-9
  • 3. Prologue: A c(l)ue to (read) Proverbs 1-9 as satire
  • 4. The 'wisdom' of Solomon
  • 5. The (in)discretions of Solomon
  • 6. Banquets, wine and women: an eroticism of life or death
  • 7. Epilogue: Beginning the ending, ending the beginning.