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  • Female characters and the transformation of the main characters’ emotions in selected narratives of the Bible (1 Sam 25; Jdt 8–16) = Ženski liki in transformacija čustev glavnih akterjev v izbranih pripovedih Svetega pisma (1 Sam 25; Jdt 8–16)
    Palmisano, Maria Carmela, 1962-
    The article presents the results of literary analysis that – taking into consi-deration the literary genres of the Bible – sheds light on the role of some female characters in the process of ... transformation and redirection of the main characters’ emotions at crucial moments in the selected narratives. Some encounters with biblical women enabled the main characters to change their emotions directed towards revenge (outbursts of anger and violence), and thus a different outcome of events: from the predicted reaction of revenge and violence to surrendering themselves and others to God, i.e. from dynamics of death to the dynamics of life. This is evident in the story of Abigail in 1 Sam 25; among other examples, see also 2 Sam 14, where the influence of the speech of the wise woman of Tekoa on David in changing his decision regarding his son Absalom is described. We also analysed the case of the change of the emotions of woe, distress and despair of the Israelites (due to the inevitable collapse, defeat, and fall of the nation into the hands of enemies, see Jdt 7:30-32; 8:9) into courage and confidence and later into the unexpected salvation and joy of the nation (through Judith, especially in Jdt 8). The analyses reveal how, in certain literary contexts, some female characters express openness to God’s action and salvation and play a decisive role in redirecting emotions, especially by talking to the main characters. The mentioned characters are marked in these texts by distinctive traits of the prophetic and wisdom style. The article, along with a systematic analysis of the original texts and a comparative analysis of the old translations of the Bible (Septuagint and Vulgate), pays special attention to the terminology and lexicographical elements that describe several shades of emotions and their power in interpersonal relationshipsin various biblical languages.
    Source: Bogoslovni vestnik = Theological Quarterly : glasilo Teološke fakultete v Ljubljani. - ISSN 0006-5722 (Letn. 85, [št.] 3, 2025, str. 639-648)
    Type of material - article, component part
    Publish date - 2025
    Language - english
    COBISS.SI-ID - 262715651

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    https://journals.uni-lj.si/BV/article/view/24078/20034
    https://journals.uni-lj.si/BV/issue/view/1525
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