politics in the Hebrew Bible Walzer, Michael. creator text bibliography Criticism, interpretation, etc. ctu New Haven Yale University Press �2012 2012 monographic eng

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xxi, 232 pages ; 25 cm Examines the laws, histories, prophecies, and wisdom of the ancient biblical writers and discusses their views on justice, hierarchy, war, the authority of kings and priests, and the experience of exile. The covenants -- The legal codes -- Conquest and holy war -- The rule of kings -- Prophets and their audience -- Prophecy and international politics -- Exile -- The priestly kingdom -- The politics of wisdom -- Messianism -- Where were the elders? -- Politics in the shadow. Michael Walzer. Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-226) and index. Criticism, interpretation, etc Politics in the Bible Criticism, interpretation, etc Politics in the Bible Bible and politics Politique dans la Bible Politics in the Bible Politik Politik Gesetz Gesellschaft Criticism, interpretation, etc Politics in the Bible Bible and politics Criticism Politics BS1199.P6 W35 2012 221.8/32 9780300180442 0300180446 2011044471 DLC 111027 20231130063728.0 ocn759174427 eng