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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)
ID Palmisano, Maria Carmela (Author)

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Abstract
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.

Language:English
Keywords:Abigail, David, Judith, transformation of emotions, emotions, heart, history of redemption, salvation, prophecy, wisdom
Work type:Article
Typology:1.02 - Review Article
Organization:TEOF - Theological Faculty
Publication status:Published
Publication version:Version of Record
Publication date:01.01.2025
Year:2025
Number of pages:Str. 639-648
Numbering:Letn. 85, [št.] 3
PID:20.500.12556/RUL-177660 This link opens in a new window
UDC:27-23-055.2:159.942
ISSN on article:0006-5722
DOI:10.34291/BV2025/03/Palmisano This link opens in a new window
COBISS.SI-ID:262715651 This link opens in a new window
Publication date in RUL:31.12.2025
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Title:Bogoslovni vestnik
Shortened title:Bogosl. vestn.
Publisher:Založba Univerze v Ljubljani
ISSN:0006-5722
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Language:Slovenian
Title:Ženski liki in transformacija čustev glavnih akterjev v izbranih pripovedih Svetega pisma (1 Sam 25; Jdt 8–16)
Abstract:
Prispevek predstavlja rezultate literarne analize, ki ob upoštevanju literarnih žanrov Svetega pisma osvetlijo vlogo nekaterih ženskih likov v procesu transformacije in preusmeritve čustev glavnih akterjev v ključnih trenutkih izbranih pripovedi. Nekatera srečanja s svetopisemskimi ženami so omogočila v glavnih osebah spremembo čustev, usmerjenih k maščevanju (izbruhu jeze in nasilja), in tako tudi drugačen izid dogodkov – od napovedane reakcije maščevanja in nasilja k prepustitvi Bogu sebe in drugega, tj. od nakazane dinamike smrti k dinamiki življenja. To je razvidno v pripovedi o Abigájili v 1 Sam 25; med drugimi primeri, gl. tudi 2 Sam 14, kjer je opisan vpliv govora modre žene iz Tekoe na Davida pri spremembi odločitve glede sina Absaloma. Analizirali smo tudi primer spremembe čustev bridkosti, stiske in obupa Izraelcev (zaradi neizogibnega propada, poraza in padca naroda v roke sovražnikov, gl. Jdt 7,30-32; 8,9) v pogum in zaupanje ter kasneje v nepričakovano rešitev in veselje naroda (preko Judite posebej v Jdt 8). Analize razkrivajo, kako v določenih literarnih kontekstih nekateri ženski liki izražajo odprtost do Božjega delovanja in odrešenja ter odigrajo odločilno vlogo pri preusmerjanju čustev – posebej preko pogovora z glavnimi osebami. Omenjeni liki so v teh besedilih zaznamovani s prepoznavnimi potezami preroškega in modrostnega sloga. Prispevek ob sistematični analizi izvirnikov in ob primerjalni analizi starih prevodov Svetega pisma (Septuaginte in Vulgate) posveča posebno pozornost izrazoslovju in leksikografskim elementom, ki v različnih svetopisemskih jezikih opisujejo več odtenkov čustev in njihovo moč v medčloveških odnosih.

Keywords:Abigájila, David, Judita, preobrazba čustev, čustva, srce, zgodovina odrešenja, odrešenje, preroštvo, modrost

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Funder:ARIS - Slovenian Research and Innovation Agency
Project number:P6-0262
Name:Vrednote v judovsko-krščanskih virih in tradiciji ter možnosti dialoga

Funder:ARIS - Slovenian Research and Innovation Agency
Project number:J6-50212
Name:Moč čustev in status ženskih likov v različnih literarnih žanrih Stare zaveze

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