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The Popular Religion Of Israel: Priests And Prophets Of Yahweh

The Popular Religion Of Israel: Priests And Prophets Of Yahweh

Kuenen, A.

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ISBN10: 1162899255
ISBN13: 9781162899251
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 62
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.13 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Popular Religion of Israel: Priests and Prophets of Yahweh is a scholarly work by Dutch theologian Abraham Kuenen. The book explores the religious practices and beliefs of the ancient Israelites, with a particular focus on the role of priests and prophets in the worship of Yahweh.Kuenen begins by examining the historical and cultural context of ancient Israel, including the influence of neighboring civilizations such as Egypt and Mesopotamia. He then delves into the religious practices of the Israelites, including their sacrificial rituals, festivals, and other forms of worship.Throughout the book, Kuenen emphasizes the tension between the official religion of the Israelite state, which was controlled by the priesthood, and the popular religion of the people, which was often influenced by prophets and other charismatic leaders. He argues that this tension was a crucial factor in the development of Israelite religion and played a significant role in shaping the beliefs and practices of the Israelite people.Overall, The Popular Religion of Israel: Priests and Prophets of Yahweh is a comprehensive and insightful study of ancient Israelite religion that sheds light on the complex interplay between official and popular religious practices.THIS 62 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: National Religions and Universal Religions, by A. Kuenen. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766195961.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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