1961 The Painted Queen 1st Edition HCDJ Jezebel Old Testament Fiction Olga Hesky

Description: 1961 The Painted Queen 1st Edition HCDJ Jezebel Old Testament Fiction Olga Hesky___________________________________ The Painted Queenby Olga HeskyPublished by Anthony Blond, London, UK (1961) Condition:Excellent++ 1st Edition Hardcover Book with Dust Jacket! NO MARKS! The binding is tight and all w320 pages within are bright white with NO WRITING, UNDERLINING, HIGH-LIGHTING, RIPS, TEARS, BENDS OR FOLDS. The covers look perfect! The dust jacket is in near perfect condition, as can be seen in my photos. The dust jacket is now inside of a Mylar cover to keep this beautiful gem in awesome condition for generations to come. You will be happy with this one! Always handled and packaged with care! Buy with confidence from a seller who takes the time to show you the details and not use just stock photos. Please check out all my pictures and email with any questions! Thanks for looking! About the Book:This novel tells the story of Jezebel, the infamous Queen of Israel from the biblical narrative. Hesky brings to life the complex character of Jezebel, traditionally portrayed as a manipulative and wicked queen, known for her ruthless actions and defiance of Israel’s prophets. The novel seeks to explore Jezebel beyond the common villainous depiction, delving into her motivations, background, and the cultural clash between her Phoenician heritage and her role as queen in a deeply religious Israelite society. Hesky reimagines Jezebel as a strong-willed, intelligent woman who navigates the treacherous politics of her time. As the daughter of the King of Tyre, Jezebel was raised in a pagan environment, devoted to the worship of Baal. Her marriage to King Ahab of Israel serves as both a political alliance and a cultural conflict, as Jezebel’s religious and cultural beliefs clash with those of the Israelites, particularly the powerful prophet Elijah. Throughout the novel, Jezebel’s fierce commitment to her gods and her ambition drive the plot, as she asserts her influence over Ahab and the kingdom, resulting in deep tension and tragedy. The narrative explores themes of power, faith, and the role of women in ancient societies, offering a rich and layered portrayal of a figure often vilified in history. The book is an engaging historical novel that invites readers to reconsider Jezebel’s character, offering a more nuanced and humanized interpretation of one of the most controversial queens in biblical history. Copyright © 2018-2024 TDM Inc. The photos and text in this listing are copyrighted. I spend lots of time writing up my descriptions and despise it when un-original losers cut and paste my descriptions in as their own. It is against ebay policy and if you are caught, you will be reported to ebay and could be sued for copyright infringement and damages.

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