Royal Priesthood: Literary and Intertextual Perspectives on an Image of Israel in Exodus 19.6

by John A. Davies and John A. Davies

This book examines the portrayal of Israel as a royal-priestly nation within Exodus and against the background of biblical and ancient Near Eastern thought. Central to the work is a literary study of Exodus 19:4-6 and a demonstration of the pivotal role these verses and their main image have within Exodus. This elective and honorific designation of Yahweh's cherished people has a particular focus on the privilege of access to him in his heavenly...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0826471579
• ISBN13: 9780826471574
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Continuum
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.5" x 9.4"