Kings & prophets : monarchic power, inspired leadership, & sacred text in biblical narrative /

This collection of essays examines the respective religious and social functions of kings and prophets as they are presented in the biblical narratives. Biblical kingship is easily shown to be a specific instance of an ancient and widespread institution--sacred monarchy--that was the pivot of most s...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Grottanelli, C. (Cristiano)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Oxford University Press, 1999.
Temas:
Bible. > Old Testament > Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. > Old Testament
Kings and rulers > Biblical teaching.
Religion and state > Israel > History.
Religion and state > Middle East > History.
Religion and state > Mediterranean Region > History.
Prophets.
Rois et souverains > Enseignement biblique.
Religion et État > Israël > Histoire.
Prophètes.
RELIGION > Judaism > Sacred Writings.
RELIGION > Biblical Studies > Old Testament.
Kings and rulers > Biblical teaching
Kings and rulers > Religious aspects
Prophets
Religion and state
Israel > Kings and rulers > Religious aspects.
Middle East > Kings and rulers > Religious aspects.
Mediterranean Region > Kings and rulers > Religious aspects.
Israel
Mediterranean Region
Middle East
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This collection of essays examines the respective religious and social functions of kings and prophets as they are presented in the biblical narratives. Biblical kingship is easily shown to be a specific instance of an ancient and widespread institution--sacred monarchy--that was the pivot of most state organizations throughout antiquity; prophetic authority is described as a typical institution of ancient Hebrew society. The difference between monarchy and prophecy is radical, because the former implies a hereditary power and is upheld by its subjects who feed their kings with taxes, while th.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (x, 210 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780195361124
0195361121

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