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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Main Author: Abasili, Alexander Izuchukwu ca. 21. Jh. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: 2015
In: Old Testament essays
Year: 2015, Volume: 28, Issue: 3, Pages: 581-605
Further subjects:B Polygamy
B Hannah
B Childlessness
B African patriarchy
B Books of Samuel
B Polygyny
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