In the Service of the King - Officialdom in Ancient Israel and Judah

A study of the titles and roles of civil officials and functionaries in Israel and Judah during the monarchy, including key ministers of the central government, regional administrators, and palace attendants. It sets these Israelite and Judahite titles in their ancient context through extensive study of Egyptian, Akkadian and Ugaritic records.

Summary

A study of the titles and roles of civil officials and functionaries in Israel and Judah during the monarchy, including key ministers of the central government, regional administrators, and palace attendants. It sets these Israelite and Judahite titles in their ancient context through extensive study of Egyptian, Akkadian and Ugaritic records.

Product details

• Authors: Nili Sacher Fox
• Publisher: University Of Pittsburgh Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.07.2016
• EAN: 9780822963929
• ISBN: 978-0-8229-6392-9
• No. of pages: 384
• Weight: 520 g
• Series: Monographs of the Hebrew Union; Monographs of the Hebrew Union; Monographs of the Hebrew Union College
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Social sciences, law, business > Political science