Ahab Israelin kuningas: Viisinäytöksinen murhenäytelmä by Alpo Noponen
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"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.)
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| Author | Noponen, Alpo, 1862-1927 |
|---|---|
| Title | Ahab Israelin kuningas: Viisinäytöksinen murhenäytelmä |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Tragedies (Drama) |
| Subject | Ahab, King of Israel -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26976 |
| Release Date | Oct 20, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 237 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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