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- Title
Josephus's Portrayal of Phinehas.
- Authors
Bernat, David
- Abstract
In the Antiquities portrayal of Phinehas and his exploits, Josephus engineers a number of small, but potent, alterations of the biblical narratives in which the Aaronide appears. These revisions become Josephus's vehicle for advancing his views on issues such as penitence, ritual atonement and priestly succession. Perhaps the most striking feature of Josephus's representation of Phinehas is its autobiographical character. By casting Phinehas as priest, diplomat, general and prophet, Josephus inserts himself into the scriptural setting, and recreates Phinehas according to his own self-image.
- Subjects
JOSEPHUS, Flavius, ca. 37-ca. 100; JEWISH historians; HISTORIANS; ANCIENT history; HISTORIOGRAPHY; HISTORICAL research methods
- Publication
Journal for the Study of the Pseudepigrapha, 2002, Vol 13, Issue 2, p137
- ISSN
0951-8207
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/095182070201300202