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The Levites and the Boundaries of Israelite Identity brings renewed attention to the place of the Levites in the definition of Israelite concepts and myths of identity, from the early Iron Age through the late Persian period
List of contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Egypt, Land, and the Patron Deity in Emergent Israel
- Chapter 2: Moses, the Mushites, and the rise of the Levites
- Chapter 3: The Levites and the Early Israelite Monarchy
- Chapter 4: The Levites Strike Back
- Chapter 5: The Levite Scribes Part 1: The Composition of Deuteronomy
- Chapter 6: The Levite Scribes Part 2: The Development of the Jeremiah Tradition
- Chapter 7: From Scribes to Sages: The Levites in the Persian Period
- Conclusion: The Levite Legacy
- Bibliography
- Index
About the author
Mark Leuchter is Professor of Hebrew Bible and Ancient Judaism in the Department of Religion at Temple University.
Summary
The Levites and the Boundaries of Israelite Identity brings renewed attention to the place of the Levites in the definition of Israelite concepts and myths of identity, from the early Iron Age through the late Persian period
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Leuchter's treatment of the rise and influence of the Levites on the literature of the Hebrew Bible provides a compelling argument for understanding a complex and centuries-long textual production of a wide range of biblical texts. The ability to be concise without avoiding such difficulties of interpretation is commendable. Scholars working on the Levites and those working on textual production of the Hebrew Bible will both benefit from the insights provided by Leuchter's reasoned and nuanced analysis.
