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100 1 _aNoponen, Alpo,
_d1862-1927
245 1 0 _aAhab Israelin kuningas: Viisinäytöksinen murhenäytelmä
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-10-20
508 _aProduced by Tapio Riikonen
520 _a"Ahab Israelin kuningas: Viisinäytöksinen murhenäytelmä" by Alpo Noponen is a dramatic play written in the late 19th century. The narrative depicts the tumultuous reign of King Ahab of Israel, highlighting the moral and spiritual conflicts within his kingdom, especially concerning the worship of Baal versus the worship of Yahweh. Central characters include King Ahab, his wife Jezebel, and various prophets, whose interactions shape the fate of Israel. The opening of the play sets the stage in the temple of Baal in Samaria, where the atmosphere is charged with a mix of celebration and tension following a military victory. Characters Eliab and Assir discuss the aftermath of the battle, revealing differing opinions on Ahab's leadership and the worship of Baal. Amidst this backdrop, a subplot unfolds involving Asaria and Ester, a couple whose engagement is threatened by the manipulations of Baal's priests. The dialogue introduces key themes of divine versus secular authority, morality, and the struggle for personal agency within a corrupt system, foreshadowing the tragic developments to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTragedies (Drama)
653 _aAhab, King of Israel -- Drama
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26976
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