Ḥesed and Sacrifice: The Prophetic Critique in Hosea
The well-known text in Hos 6:6 ("I desire mercy not sacrifice") has often been interpreted as exemplifying the prophetic critique in Hosea. Scholars argue that Hosea either repudiated the cult or relegated sacrifice to a secondary place. Rather than advocating a ritual-versus-ethics dichot...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2016
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The catholic biblical quarterly
Year: 2016, Volume: 78, Issue: 1, Pages: 47-67 |
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| Summary: | The well-known text in Hos 6:6 ("I desire mercy not sacrifice") has often been interpreted as exemplifying the prophetic critique in Hosea. Scholars argue that Hosea either repudiated the cult or relegated sacrifice to a secondary place. Rather than advocating a ritual-versus-ethics dichotomy, in this essay I strive to convey the nuances and complexity of Hosea's overall attitude to the cult. I discuss the framework of a covenantal relationship to locate Hosea's extensive cultic references. I then examine key passages where Hosea denounces covenantal violations by contemporary priests and people. Underlying his criticism is Hosea's ideal of an authentic cult imbued with דסח, which I explore in depth. |
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| ISSN: | 2163-2529 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: The catholic biblical quarterly
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