Sex, Honor, and Power in the Deuteronomistic HistoryIn 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 honour and power. |
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Chapter 2 AN ANTHROPOLOGICAL FRAMEWORK FOR READING | 27 |
Chapter 3 A NARRATOLOGICAL METHOD OF ANALYSIS | 50 |
Chapter 4 TEXTUAL ANALYSES | 68 |
Chapter 5 CONCLUSIONS | 134 |
Bibliography | 149 |
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