Title: The Limitations Upon the Power of the Hebrew Kings: A Study in Hebrew Democracy; Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School of the University of Pennsylvania, in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 026642516X
ISBN 13: 9780266425168
Binding: HRD
Condition: New
Weight: 283 grams

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Explore how ancient Hebrew society balanced royal power with popular rights.

This study examines the limits placed on kings in Israel and Judah, revealing a long-running dialogue between monarchy and democracy. Drawing on biblical texts and scholarly analysis, it shows how local self‑government, tribal leadership, and prophetic voices acted as checks on royal authority. The work situates David and Solomon within a broader pattern of governance that prized public accountability and the welfare of the people.

The book traces the origins of the monarchy, its administration, and the ways power was restrained by elders, ministers, and religious leaders. It argues that even during strong central rule, there were enduring mechanisms to protect liberty, and that later revolts and criticisms emerged from ongoing tensions between kingly ambition and communal rights. Readers will encounter careful readings of key passages and a clear map of how ancient politics operated in practice.

How local councils and elders influenced royal decisions
Examples of royal powers exercised and bounded in the Davidic and Solomonic periods
Role of religious voices in checking royal arbitrariness
The idea of an ideal king shaped by justice, mercy, and communal service

Ideal for students of biblical history, theology, and political thought who want a grounded view of how ancient democratic impulses coexisted with monarchy.

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