Ahab - Heedless Father, Sullen Son: Humour and Intertextuality in 1 Kings 21

This article presents the results of a literary-sensitive reading of 1 Kings 21, with attention to features of humour and intertextuality, addressing the apparent inconsistency between Ahab's passivity in vv. 1-16, and the force of the prophetic condemnation upon him in vv. 17-24. Many allusion...

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Main Author: Paynter, Helen (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [2017]
In: Journal for the study of the Old Testament
Year: 2017, Volume: 41, Issue: 4, Pages: 451-474
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Bible. Könige 1. 21 / Ahab Israel, King / Humor / Intertextuality
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
Further subjects:B Book of Kings humour intertextuality literary criticism satire
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