Analysis of the History of Susanna

Narrative, Juridical-legal Aspects and Gender Violence in Dn 13

Authors

  • Facundo Mela Pontificia Universidad Catolica Argentina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47182/rb.83.n1-2-2021264

Keywords:

Susanna, Daniel, Narratology, Narrative Analysis, Law, Gender, Woman

Abstract

The story of Susana, narrated in Dan 13 of Theodotion, tells how a woman
is unjustly accused of adultery by her victimizers and is saved by the intervention
of God through Daniel. It is a moving text that questions the status quo of a society
that allows abuse, corruption and sexist violence and forces us to take a position
in the face of these abuses. This work offers a contribution to the study of the story
from the application of the analysis of the narrative method and pointing out some
juridical-legal topics and other aspects related to gender violence.

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Published

2021-06-11

How to Cite

Mela, Facundo. 2021. “Analysis of the History of Susanna: Narrative, Juridical-Legal Aspects and Gender Violence in Dn 13”. Revista Bíblica 83 (1-2):49-78. https://doi.org/10.47182/rb.83.n1-2-2021264.

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Research Studies