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OverviewThis unique study is the first systematic examination to be undertaken of the high priesthood in ancient Israel, from the earliest local chief priests in the pre-monarchic period down to the Hasmonaean priest-kings in the first century BCE. Dr Rooke argues that, contrary to received scholarly opinion, the high priesthood was fundamentally a religious office which in and of itself bestowed no civil responsibilities upon its holders, and that not until the time of the Maccabean revolt does the high priest appear as the sole figure of leadership for the nation. However, even the Maccabean / Hasmonaean high priesthood was effectively a reversion to the monarchic model of sacral kingship which had existed several centuries earlier in the pre-exilic period, rather than being an extension of the powers of the high priesthood itself. The idea that high priesthood per se bestowed the power to rule should therefore be reconsidered. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Deborah W. Rooke (Research Fellow in Bible and Music, Oxford Centre for Christianity and Culture, Regent's Park College, University of Oxford)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Clarendon Press Dimensions: Width: 14.30cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 22.60cm Weight: 0.591kg ISBN: 9780198269984ISBN 10: 0198269986 Pages: 404 Publication Date: 09 March 2000 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviews`Deborah Rooke offers detailed and carefully ordered investigations of a wide range of primary source materials. ... Her comprehension of this vast array of writings, her familiarity with the secondary literature about them and the erudition she so often displays make this a truly remarkable book, not least for the amount and quality of the information it has to offer.' Robert Hayward, Biblical Interpretation 9,2 `This is a book which no student of the Jewish priesthood can afford to ignore.' Robert Hayward, Biblical Interpretation 9,2 `Dr Rooke has produced a fine and sure-footed monograph.' Deborah W. Rooke, Church Times, 25th August 2000. `This is a very fine piece of old-fashioned historical research.' Deborah W. Rooke, Church Times, 25th Aug.2000. A timely reminder that traditional methods of scholarship have much to offer ... This mature work well repays a careful reading Journal for the Study of the Old Testament A timely reminder that traditional methods of scholarship have much to offer ... This mature work well repays a careful reading * Journal for the Study of the Old Testament * Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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