Knowing Kings
Stuart Lasine
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Knowing Kings
Published
October 2001
Publisher
Society of Biblical Literature
Pages
342
ISBN-13
9781589830042
ISBN-10
1589830040
Description
"In Knowing Kings, biblical scholar and comparatist Stuart Lasine offers a unique study of kingship and biblical kings. Using methods derived from psychology, literary theory, and the social sciences, he demonstrates the crucial role played by information management in the maintenance and exercise of monarchical power, and explores the paradoxical nature of the king's position in the center of society. Lasine's interdisciplinary approach includes illuminating interpretations of the biblical Saul, David, and Solomon, as well as the kingly figures Adam and Job. Among the non-biblical monarchs discussed are Ramesses II, Esarhaddon, Homer's Achilles, and Sophocles's King Oedipus. Lasine shows that the concept of narcissism provides a valuable tool for understanding the behavior of biblical kings, including the divine king and parent Yahweh. Knowing Kings, painstakingly researched and carefully documented, is frequently surprising as Lasine employs a variety of inventive styles to keep the discussion lively and to sustain the reader's interest."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Knowing Kings?
This edition of Knowing Kings has approximately 342 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Knowing Kings?
For most readers, Knowing Kings typically takes between 7h 8m and 4h 45m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 85,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 42m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 85,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Knowing Kings?
The estimated word count for Knowing Kings is approximately 85,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Knowing Kings?
Knowing Kings was written by Stuart Lasine.
When was Knowing Kings published?
The publication date for this specific edition is October 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.