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The History of Priesthood in Ancient Israel
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- ISBN8227249807
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- Date de parution08/10/2024
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- ÉditeurBig Dog Books, LLC
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This book explores the origins, development, and significance of the priesthood in ancient Israel as presented in the Old Testament. The priesthood served as a critical institution, mediating between God and the people, and maintaining the covenantal relationship through sacrifices, blessings, and the teaching of the Law. Beginning with the patriarchal period and the role of figures like Melchizedek, the book traces the establishment of the Levitical priesthood under Aaron, its codification in the Mosaic Law, and its evolution throughout Israel's history. The study highlights the centrality of the priestly role in the temple, including the daily and seasonal sacrificial offerings, the maintenance of ritual purity, and the high priest's intercession on the Day of Atonement.
Attention is given to the elaborate symbolism of priestly garments and rituals, which emphasized the holiness required to approach God. The book also examines the prophetic critique of the priesthood, especially during times of corruption and neglect, and the vision for a restored priesthood that would faithfully serve the people. Further, the priesthood's adaptation during the Babylonian Exile, and its reformation upon the return to Jerusalem, are explored in depth.
The roles of figures like Ezra and Nehemiah, and the rebuilding of the Second Temple, reflect the renewed focus on the teaching of the Law and the political prominence of the high priest during this period. The work also considers the theological significance of priestly blessings and intercession, showing how these practices reinforced the covenant relationship and the ideals of holiness. In conclusion, this book provides a comprehensive view of the priesthood's theological, liturgical, and social roles in ancient Israel, revealing its enduring impact on both Jewish and Christian thought.
The priesthood's function as a mediator between the divine and human continues to influence religious practices and theological reflections to this day.
Attention is given to the elaborate symbolism of priestly garments and rituals, which emphasized the holiness required to approach God. The book also examines the prophetic critique of the priesthood, especially during times of corruption and neglect, and the vision for a restored priesthood that would faithfully serve the people. Further, the priesthood's adaptation during the Babylonian Exile, and its reformation upon the return to Jerusalem, are explored in depth.
The roles of figures like Ezra and Nehemiah, and the rebuilding of the Second Temple, reflect the renewed focus on the teaching of the Law and the political prominence of the high priest during this period. The work also considers the theological significance of priestly blessings and intercession, showing how these practices reinforced the covenant relationship and the ideals of holiness. In conclusion, this book provides a comprehensive view of the priesthood's theological, liturgical, and social roles in ancient Israel, revealing its enduring impact on both Jewish and Christian thought.
The priesthood's function as a mediator between the divine and human continues to influence religious practices and theological reflections to this day.
This book explores the origins, development, and significance of the priesthood in ancient Israel as presented in the Old Testament. The priesthood served as a critical institution, mediating between God and the people, and maintaining the covenantal relationship through sacrifices, blessings, and the teaching of the Law. Beginning with the patriarchal period and the role of figures like Melchizedek, the book traces the establishment of the Levitical priesthood under Aaron, its codification in the Mosaic Law, and its evolution throughout Israel's history. The study highlights the centrality of the priestly role in the temple, including the daily and seasonal sacrificial offerings, the maintenance of ritual purity, and the high priest's intercession on the Day of Atonement.
Attention is given to the elaborate symbolism of priestly garments and rituals, which emphasized the holiness required to approach God. The book also examines the prophetic critique of the priesthood, especially during times of corruption and neglect, and the vision for a restored priesthood that would faithfully serve the people. Further, the priesthood's adaptation during the Babylonian Exile, and its reformation upon the return to Jerusalem, are explored in depth.
The roles of figures like Ezra and Nehemiah, and the rebuilding of the Second Temple, reflect the renewed focus on the teaching of the Law and the political prominence of the high priest during this period. The work also considers the theological significance of priestly blessings and intercession, showing how these practices reinforced the covenant relationship and the ideals of holiness. In conclusion, this book provides a comprehensive view of the priesthood's theological, liturgical, and social roles in ancient Israel, revealing its enduring impact on both Jewish and Christian thought.
The priesthood's function as a mediator between the divine and human continues to influence religious practices and theological reflections to this day.
Attention is given to the elaborate symbolism of priestly garments and rituals, which emphasized the holiness required to approach God. The book also examines the prophetic critique of the priesthood, especially during times of corruption and neglect, and the vision for a restored priesthood that would faithfully serve the people. Further, the priesthood's adaptation during the Babylonian Exile, and its reformation upon the return to Jerusalem, are explored in depth.
The roles of figures like Ezra and Nehemiah, and the rebuilding of the Second Temple, reflect the renewed focus on the teaching of the Law and the political prominence of the high priest during this period. The work also considers the theological significance of priestly blessings and intercession, showing how these practices reinforced the covenant relationship and the ideals of holiness. In conclusion, this book provides a comprehensive view of the priesthood's theological, liturgical, and social roles in ancient Israel, revealing its enduring impact on both Jewish and Christian thought.
The priesthood's function as a mediator between the divine and human continues to influence religious practices and theological reflections to this day.
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