Sex, honor and power in the Deuteronomistic history
Stone, Ken (Kenneth A.)
Sex, honor and power in the Deuteronomistic history - Sheffield, England Sheffield Academic Press 1996 - 170 24cm - Journal for the study of the Old Testament., Supplement series ;, 234. .
In this original work, Stone studies the structure and social presuppositions of several narratives from the Deuteronomistic History in which sexual activity plays a significant role. Both narratological and anthropological tools are utilized in the textual analysis. Stone interestingly notes the link between sexual activity, gender and prestige structures; the emphasis on male contest and female chastity discussed by anthropologists of honour and shame; and the role of the exchange of women in relations between men. In each story, sexual practice is primarily related to male struggles for hon.
1-85075-640-6
Bible -- Socio-rhetorical criticism. Deuteronomistic history (Biblical criticism) Sex in the Bible.
Sex, honor and power in the Deuteronomistic history - Sheffield, England Sheffield Academic Press 1996 - 170 24cm - Journal for the study of the Old Testament., Supplement series ;, 234. .
In this original work, Stone studies the structure and social presuppositions of several narratives from the Deuteronomistic History in which sexual activity plays a significant role. Both narratological and anthropological tools are utilized in the textual analysis. Stone interestingly notes the link between sexual activity, gender and prestige structures; the emphasis on male contest and female chastity discussed by anthropologists of honour and shame; and the role of the exchange of women in relations between men. In each story, sexual practice is primarily related to male struggles for hon.
1-85075-640-6
Bible -- Socio-rhetorical criticism. Deuteronomistic history (Biblical criticism) Sex in the Bible.