
How Did The Jerusalem High Priests Go From Being Cultic Servants In The Sixth Century Bce To Assuming Political Supremacy At Some Point During The Third Or Second Century? This Book Examines How The Conditions Were Created For The Priesthood's Rise To Power By Examining The Tabernacle Accounts Found In Exodus And Leviticus. Nathan Macdonald. Also Issued In Print: 2023. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
This work investigates the historical and theological mechanisms by which the Jerusalem high priesthood transitioned from subordinate cultic servants to the dominant political authority in the post-exilic period. Nathan Macdonald utilizes a combination of biblical exegesis and historical reconstruction to argue that the textual construction of the Tabernacle in Exodus and Leviticus served as a foundational blueprint for legitimizing priestly hegemony. By analyzing the specific administrative and ritual details embedded within these accounts, the author demonstrates how the priesthood codified their status and influence within the socio-political landscape of the third and second centuries BCE.
What You Will Find
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Scholars in the field of biblical studies recognize this text as a rigorous examination of the intersection between cultic literature and political history. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is tailored for students and researchers of ancient Israelite religion.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0191851590
ISBN-13:
9780191851599
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