Otherworldly and eschatological priesthood in the Dead Sea scrolls

Departing from scholarship dedicated to the socio-historical realities of priesthood at Qumran, this book explores, in two parts, the most pervasive literary representations of priesthood in the Dead Sea Scrolls as a reflection of the religious worldview of the Qumran community and broader segments...

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Main Author: Angel, Joseph L. (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Leiden Boston Brill 2010
In: Studies on the texts of the desert of Judah (86)
Year: 2010
Reviews:[Rezension von: Angel, Joseph L., Otherworldly and eschatological priesthood in the Dead Sea scrolls] (2012) (VanderKam, James C., 1946 -)
[Rezension von: Angel, Joseph L., Otherworldly and eschatological priesthood in the Dead Sea scrolls] (2012) (Paganini, Simone, 1972 -)
Series/Journal:Studies on the texts of the desert of Judah 86
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Dead Sea scrolls, Qumran Scrolls / Priest / Eschatology / Messianism
Further subjects:B Qumran community History
B Jews History 586 B.C.-70 A.D
B Dead Sea Scrolls
B Judaism History Post-exilic period, 586 B.C.-210 A.D
B Priests, Jewish History
B Thesis
B Qumran Community
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Summary:Departing from scholarship dedicated to the socio-historical realities of priesthood at Qumran, this book explores, in two parts, the most pervasive literary representations of priesthood in the Dead Sea Scrolls as a reflection of the religious worldview of the Qumran community and broader segments of Second Temple society. Part one compares depictions of otherworldly priesthood in non-sectarian and sectarian documents. Part two examines the historical and traditional roots of portrayals of messianic/eschatological priesthood. The study reveals a fresh understanding of the integral role of pri
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. [311]-350) and indexes
Revised version of author's thesis (Ph. D.)--New York University, 2008
ISBN:9004181458