Dongshin Don Chang examines 1 and 2 Maccabees, the Dead Sea
Scrolls, and Hebrews to see how the combined concepts of covenant
and priesthood are defined and interlinked within various biblical
and extra-biblical traditions. The three studies show the
interesting and varying dynamics of the use of combined concepts of
covenant and priesthood. The articulations of the two entities are
shown to reflect, in part, the concern of the Second Temple Jewish
authors; how significant the priestly institutions and priesthood
were, not only in cultic matters, but also in relation to political
and authoritative concerns. Chang's analysis makes clear that some
of the Second Temple compositions have pursued ideas of the
legitimacy of priestly identities by juxtaposing the concepts of
covenant and priesthood from various traditions. Interpretation and
representation of certain traditions becomes a way in which some
Second Temple Jews, and some members of the early Jewish Christian
communities, developed their priestly covenantal identities. It is
with an understanding of this, Chang argues, that we can better
understand these Second Temple texts.
General
Imprint: |
T. & T. Clark
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
The Library of Second Temple Studies |
Release date: |
August 2016 |
Authors: |
Dongshin Don Chang
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
254 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-567-66704-5 |
Categories: |
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LSN: |
0-567-66704-9 |
Barcode: |
9780567667045 |
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