Hannah's ordeal of childlessness : interpreting 1 Samuel 1 through the prism of a childless African woman in a polygynous family
The practice of polygyny (polygamy) is attested to in many parts of Africa. One reason among many for consolidating this practice in some African cultures is the emphasis families place on having male progeny. For many polygamous men, it serves as a way-out of childlessness and "sonlessness.&qu...
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| Tipo di documento: | Elettronico Articolo |
| Lingua: | Inglese |
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2015
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Old Testament essays
Anno: 2015, Volume: 28, Fascicolo: 3, Pagine: 581-605 |
| Altre parole chiave: | B
Polygamy
B Hannah B Childlessness B African patriarchy B Books of Samuel B Polygyny |
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