Political satire in the Bible
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Word Count
43,750 words, Guess
Page Count
175 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL676168M
- ISBN-100788503804
- OCLC Control Number37155905
- OCLC Control Numberpoliticalsatirei0000weis
- Library of Congress Control Number97022399
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- Goodreads5055281
- LibraryThing9097086
Classifications
- DDC221.6/6
- LCCBS680.P45 W45 1998
Description
From epigrams and name calling to sophisticated proverbs, fables and taunt-songs, Weisman provides a nuanced introduction to this multifaceted and fascinating subject. The author spends equal time looking at the historical (political) and literary (satirical) aspects of the subject, well aware that context matters and that sometimes "you have to be there" to get the joke. An excellent contribution to the emerging interest in biblical humor.
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Series Statement
- The Society of Biblical Literature Semeia studies
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