Old Testament criticism of kingship (Judg 8:22-23; 9; 1 Sam 8; 10:l7ff; 12) does not originate in the early Israelite kingdom but after the downfall of the Judean kingdom. The original book of Judges and the narratives of 1 Sam 8* and 10:l7ff* demonstrate that Judaism initially regarded kingship as the culmination of its own history. However critical reflection of the traditions of history lead to the realization that kingship is a danger for Israel's existence and stands in the way of the immediate relationship between Yahweh and Israel.

Enthalten in:
Zeitschrift für Theologie und Kirche; 2007/1 (2007)

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Serie / Reihe: Zeitschrift für Theologie und Kirche

Personen: Müller, Reinhard

Schlagwörter: Heilsgeschichte Königtum Israel Israel (Altertum)