Sex, honor and power in the Deuteronomistic history

By:

Stone, Ken (Kenneth A.)

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Journal for the study of the Old Testament., Supplement series ;, 234Publication details: Sheffield, England Sheffield Academic Press 1996Description: 170 24cmISBN:

1-85075-640-6

Subject(s):

Bible -- Socio-rhetorical criticism. Deuteronomistic history (Biblical criticism) Sex in the Bible

Summary: 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.

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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.

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