Ahab Israelin kuningas: Viisinäytöksinen murhenäytelmä by Alpo Noponen

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Author Noponen, Alpo, 1862-1927
Title Ahab Israelin kuningas: Viisinäytöksinen murhenäytelmä
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "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.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Tragedies
Subject Ahab, King of Israel -- Drama
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EBook-No. 26976
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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