Intrusion of ptolemaic reality on cultic practices in Qoh 4:17

A new interpretation is offered for Qoh 4:17 that highlights the Sitz im Leben of the Ptolemaic regime. Qoh 4:17, though couched in cultic terms and with a Temple setting, contains allusions to the Ptolemaic reality of spies and informers who helped the Ptolemaic administration exact heavy taxes. It...

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Main Author: Pinker, Aron (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: The National Library of Canada 2009
In: The journal of Hebrew scriptures
Year: 2009, Volume: 9, Pages: 2-30
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
Further subjects:B Bible. Kohelet 4,17
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