The Priests in the Prophets The Portrayal of Priests, Prophets and Other Religious Specialists in the Latter Prophets |
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| Author:
| Davies, Philip R. |
| Editor:
| Grabbe, Lester L.
Bellis, Alice Ogden |
| Series title: | Journal for the Study of the New Testament Supplement |
| ISBN: | 978-1-281-80282-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2010 |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $260.00 |
Book Description:
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Since at least the 19th century Hebrew Bible scholarship has traditionally seen priests and prophets as natural opponents, with different social spheres and worldviews. In recent years several studies have started to question this perspective. The Priests in the Prophets examines how the priests are portrayed in the Latter Prophets and analyzes the relationship between priests and prophets. The contributors also provide insights into the place of priests, prophets, and some other...
More DescriptionSince at least the 19th century Hebrew Bible scholarship has traditionally seen priests and prophets as natural opponents, with different social spheres and worldviews. In recent years several studies have started to question this perspective. The Priests in the Prophets examines how the priests are portrayed in the Latter Prophets and analyzes the relationship between priests and prophets. The contributors also provide insights into the place of priests, prophets, and some other religious specialists in Israelite and Judean society in pre-exilic and post-exilic times.