Heroines, Heroes and Deity: Three Narratives of the Biblical Heroic Tradition

by Dolores G. Kamrada

Book Overview

Kamrada's study analyses three narratives concerning the greatest heroic figures of the biblical tradition: Jephthah's daughter, Samson and Saul, and includes a consideration of texts about King David. All three characters are portrayed as the greatest and most typical and exemplary heroes of the heroic era. All three heroes have an exceptionally close relationship with the deity all die a traditionally heroic, tragic death. Kamrada argues that...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0567686604
• ISBN13: 9780567686602
• Release Date: February 2019
• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"