Political Satire in the Bible

Political Satire in the Bible
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Publisher : Society of Biblical Literature
Total Pages : 196
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015046001973
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Book Synopsis Political Satire in the Bible by : Zeev Weisman

Download or read book Political Satire in the Bible written by Zeev Weisman and published by Society of Biblical Literature. This book was released on 1998 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From epigrams and name calling to sophisticated proverbs, fables and taunt-songs, Weisman provides a nuanced introduction to this multifaceted and fascinating subject. The author spends equal time looking at the historical (political) and literary (satirical) aspects of the subject, well aware that context matters and that sometimes "you have to be there" to get the joke. An excellent contribution to the emerging interest in biblical humor."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved


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