02924nam 2200625Ia 450 991045328570332120200520144314.01-281-80385-597866118038580-567-17381-X(CKB)1000000000554349(EBL)436690(OCoLC)277229430(SSID)ssj0000234699(PQKBManifestationID)12077694(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000234699(PQKBWorkID)10241587(PQKB)10829496(MiAaPQ)EBC436690(Au-PeEL)EBL436690(CaPaEBR)ebr10250786(CaONFJC)MIL180385(OCoLC)893334362(EXLCZ)99100000000055434919950612d1991 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrThe reforming kings[electronic resource] cult and society in first temple Judah /R.H. LoweryShefield, England Journal for the Study of the Old Testamentc19911 online resource (241 p.)Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ;120Description based upon print version of record.1-4411-0052-0 1-85075-318-0 Includes bibliographical references and index.Contents; Preface; Abbreviations; Introduction; Chapter 1 Monarchy and Economy; Chapter 2 Pre-Assyrian Era: Cult Reform and Royal Power; Chapter 3 Ahaz: Reform and Imperialism; Chapter 4 Hezekiah: Reform and Rebellion; Chapter 5 Manasseh: Reform and Accommodation; Chapter 6 Josiah: Cult Reform and Cultural Revolution; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index of Biblical References; Index of AuthorsAn illuminating examination of the emergence of deuteronomic theology in pre-exilic Judah. Judaean deuteronomism grew as a response to the social unrest of the Assyrian period, channelling popular discontent away from the Davidic monarchy and towards foreign imperialism. The author brings together different strands of current scholarship, studying the economy of monarchical Judah and Israel, and examining the commanding social role of the Davidic monarchy. Lowery also discusses Ahaz and the economic and religious impact of Assyrian imperialism, and concludes with a discussion of the Manasseh nJournal for the study of the Old Testament.Supplement series ;120.JewsKings and rulersJewsHistory953-586 B.CElectronic books.JewsKings and rulers.JewsHistory933.03Lowery R. H(Richard H.)935886MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910453285703321The reforming kings2108255UNINA