The LXX book of Esther as a satirical drama
The aim of this paper is to show that the LXX book of Esther is to be read as a satirical drama. The paper will focus on the literary aspects of this narrative and will discuss the genre; sub-genres; characters and literary devices used in the narrative. It will be shown that when the book is read i...
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2008
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Journal for semitics
Year: 2008, Volume: 17, Issue: 1, Pages: 77-95 |
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