Sex, Honor, and Power in the Deuteronomistic History

By Ken Stone

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 honour and power.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1850756406
• ISBN13: 9781850756408
• Release Date: November 1996
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.5" x 9.5"