Rahab

Rahab

Richard Burton

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781141378500
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Rahab: A Drama in Three Acts, by Richard Burton, presents a dramatic interpretation of the biblical story of Rahab from the Old Testament. Set in ancient Jericho, the play explores themes of faith, betrayal, and redemption through the character of Rahab, a woman who aids the Israelite spies. Burton’s work captures the historical and cultural context of the biblical narrative, bringing to life the conflicts and moral dilemmas faced by its characters. This early 20th-century play offers a unique perspective on a well-known biblical account, blending historical drama with religious themes. Readers interested in biblical adaptations and dramatic literature will find 'Rahab' a compelling and thought-provoking work.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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