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Evil Children in Religion, Literature, and Art (Cross-Currents in Religion and Culture)
Evil Children in Religion Literature and Art - Cross-Currents in Religion and Culture
Author: Eric Ziolkowski
Evil Children in Religion, Literature and Art explores the genesis, development, and religious significance of a literary and iconographic motif, involving a gang of urchins, usually male, who mock or assault a holy or eccentric person, typically an adult. Originating in the biblical tale of Elisha's mockery ( Kings 2.23-24), this motif recurs i...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780333918951
ISBN-10: 0333918959
Publication Date: 8/25/2001
Pages: 272
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Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Book Type: Hardcover
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