Language:
English
Year of publication:
2014
Titel der Quelle:
Journal of Hebrew Scriptures
Angaben zur Quelle:
14 (2014) 28 pp.
Keywords:
Achaemenid dynasty,
;
Bible. Criticism, interpretation, etc.
;
Ethiopic Book of Enoch Criticism, interpretation, etc.
;
Devil Biblical teaching
;
Demonology History of doctrines
Abstract:
This article argues the Satan in Zech 3 was modeled on Achaemenid imperial structure. First, the term in the Hebrew Bible is discussed. Second, a brief overview of Achaemenid offices and loyalty ceremonies is given. These are applied to Zech 3 and the Satan, arguing that the vision is a heavenly version of satrapal confirmation of priests. The article concludes by discussing imperial and theological hubris, arguing that Zech 3 is an instance of political Persian, rather than “Zoroastrian,” influence.
Note:
Appeared also in the journal's print version "Perspectives on Hebrew Scriptures" 11 (2019) 166-195.
DOI:
10.5508/jhs.2014.v14.a6
URL:
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