Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ;
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399
GENERAL NOTES
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Based on the author's thesis (doctoral)--Baylor University, 2001, under title: When is a wise man a fool? : a semiotic analysis of Proverbs 1-9 as satire.
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 108-115) and indexes.
CONTENTS NOTE
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1. Prolegomenon -- 2. A theoretical framework for a 'Postmodern' semiotic reading of Proverbs 1-9 -- 3. Prologue: A c(l)ue to (read) Proverbs 1-9 as satire -- 4. The 'wisdom' of Solomon -- 5. The (in)discretions of Solomon -- 6. Banquets, wine and women: an eroticism of life or death -- 7. Epilogue: Beginning the ending, ending the beginning.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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This study focuses on a reading of Proverbs 1-9 as satire and argues that it alludes to two points of critique against Solomon: his political policy of socio-economic injustice and his numerous sexual (in)discretions. That Solomon abandoned his divinely proscribed duty only evinces his lack of "fear of Yahweh". First, Solomon demonstrates his lack of discernment by an inability to rule with righteousness, justice and equity because of administrative policies that bled the innocent dry of their resources for his own self-aggrandizement. Second, Solomon's sexual behavior reflects his need of Wis.
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codeMantra
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9780567318022
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Title
Wise king-- royal fool.
International Standard Book Number
9780567080936
PERSONAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Solomon
Salomon
Solomon
TITLE USED AS SUBJECT
Bible., Proverbs, I-IX-- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible., Proverbs, I-IX-- Language, style.
Bible., A.T., Proverbes, I-IX-- Critique, interprétation, etc.