Saul as a Just Judge in Josephus’ 'Antiquities of the Jews'
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2008
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Saul as a Just Judge in Josephus’ 'Antiquities of the Jews'
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Journal of Hebrew Scriptures
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8
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http://www.arts.ualberta.ca/JHS/Articles/article_95.pdf
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This essay reconsiders Louis Feldman's assertion that Josephus characterized Saul as a king who administered justice. This assertion is examined against the narratives in 1 Samuel 14 and 22. My conclusion is that Josephus did not praise Saul for being a just king. In this regard, his characterization of Saul is consistent with the biblical narratives in 1 Samuel 14 and 22, which denounce Saul for being a negative model of the king as supreme judge.
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1 Samuel
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14
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1 Samuel
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22
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http://www.arts.ualberta.ca/JHS/Articles/article_95.pdf
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24/11/2008
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14 804