Hannah’s Ordeal of Childlessness: Interpreting 1 Samuel 1 through the Prism of a Childless African Woman in a Polygynous Family

The practice of polygyny (polygamy) is attested to in many parts of Africa. One reason among many for consolidating this practice in some African cultures is the emphasis families place on having male progeny. For many polygamous men, it serves as a way-out of childlessness and “sonlessness.” But wh...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Alexander I. Abasili
Format: Article
Language:Afrikaans
Published: OTSSA 2015-12-01
Series:Old Testament Essays
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Online Access:https://ote-journal.otwsa-otssa.org.za/index.php/journal/article/view/49