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Document Details : Title: Μισθός and Irony in the Book of Tobit Author(s): MACATANGUAY, Francis M. Journal: Biblica Volume: 94 Issue: 4 Date: 2013 Pages: 576-584 DOI: 10.2143/BIB.94.4.3186168 Abstract : The deuterocanonical Book of Tobit is a delightful story that employs ironic flourishes in its narrative. The word μισθός  which literally means 'wages' and figuratively connotes 'reward' appears frequently in the story. It is argued that the narrative use of the word participates in dramatic irony. As a rhetorical strategy, the irony addresses the limitations of the title character’s espousal of the traditional typology for reward and punishment. |
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