The strange world of Elijah and Elisha /
Paynter, Helen,author.
"The narratives of Elijah and Elisha, spanning the centre of 1 and 2 kings, are vivid, entertaining - and remarkably strange. Things happen that not only raise questions about the prophets, but also about the nature of God. In this fascinating study we explore the literary devices of carnivalization and mirroring - and begin to discover a world in which things are not what they seem, and the stories offer some profound insights into the ways of the world and of our God"--Page 4 of cover.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 27-28)
Introduction -- Carnivalization of literature -- Carnivalization in Kings? -- Satire against prophets -- Subversive critique of Israel and Judah -- Conclusion.
"The narratives of Elijah and Elisha, spanning the centre of 1 and 2 kings, are vivid, entertaining - and remarkably strange. Things happen that not only raise questions about the prophets, but also about the nature of God. In this fascinating study we explore the literary devices of carnivalization and mirroring - and begin to discover a world in which things are not what they seem, and the stories offer some profound insights into the ways of the world and of our God"--Page 4 of cover.
Bible.
Bible.
Bible and literature.
Bible stories.
Satire in the Bible.
Satire in the Bible.
Bible and literature.
Bible stories.