In God's shadow politics in the Hebrew Bible / Michael Walzer.

Author/creator Walzer, Michael
Format Electronic
Publication InfoNew Haven : Yale University Press,
Descriptionxxi, 232 p. ; 25 cm.
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Subjects

Contents 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.
Abstract 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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 213-226) and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2011044471
ISBN9780300180442 (alk. paper)
ISBN0300180446 (alk. paper)

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