Description: Ritual and Rhetoric in Leviticus by James W. Watts Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This book grounds its rhetorical approach in a methodological critique of current trends in the study of Leviticus, then works systematically through Leviticus 1–16. It goes beyond Leviticus to show the unexpected impact of the books ritual rhetoric about priests and sacrifice in later religious traditions. Publisher Description Ritual and Rhetoric in Leviticus uses rhetorical analysis to expose the motives behind the writing of the central book of the Torah/Pentateuch and its persuasive function in ancient Judaism. The answer to the question, who was trying to persuade whom of what by writing these texts? proves to be quite consistent throughout Leviticus 1-16: Aaronide high priests and their supporters used this book to legitimize their monopoly over the ritual offerings of Jews and Samaritans. With this priestly rhetoric at its center, the Torah supported the rise to power of two priestly dynasties in Second Temple Judaism. Their ascendancy in turn elevated the prestige and rhetorical power to the book, making it the first real scripture in Near Eastern and Western religious traditions. Author Biography James W. Watts is Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Religion at Syracuse University. He is the author of Psalm and Story: Inset Hymns in Hebrew Narratives (1992), Reading Law: the Rhetorical Shaping of the Pentateuch (1999) and editor of Persia and Torah: The Theory of the Imperial Authorization of the Pentateuch (2001). Details ISBN 1107407958 ISBN-13 9781107407954 Title Ritual and Rhetoric in Leviticus Author James W. Watts Format Paperback Year 2012 Pages 278 Publisher Cambridge University Press GE_Item_ID:44910973; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9781107407954
Book Title: Ritual and Rhetoric in Leviticus
Number of Pages: 278 Pages
Publication Name: Ritual and Rhetoric in Leviticus : from Sacrifice to Scripture
Language: English
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Item Height: 0.6 in
Publication Year: 2012
Subject: Judaism / History, Biblical Référence / Language Study, General, Biblical Studies / Old Testament, Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / Old Testament
Item Weight: 14.5 Oz
Type: Textbook
Author: James W. Watts
Subject Area: Religion
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
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