Wisdom in the gate: Micah takes the rostrum
Chapter 3 testifies to Micah's opposition to the leadership of his day. In the course of events he takes the rostrum as spokesperson for justice that favours the ordinary people. It is a question whether it should be regarded as wise for him to do so, but his actions reveal true leadership and...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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1997
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| In: |
Old Testament essays
Year: 1997, Volume: 10, Issue: 1, Pages: 125-135 |
| Further subjects: | B
Micah
B biblical tradition B Divine legitimation B Injustices B Spokesperson for Yahweh B Opposition to leadership B Value-judgements B Judaean society B Spokesperson for justice |
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| Summary: | Chapter 3 testifies to Micah's opposition to the leadership of his day. In the course of events he takes the rostrum as spokesperson for justice that favours the ordinary people. It is a question whether it should be regarded as wise for him to do so, but his actions reveal true leadership and courage. Biblical tradition held him to be a true hero for not shying away from conflict with establishment leaders for the sake of justice. |
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| ISSN: | 2312-3621 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Old Testament essays
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| Persistent identifiers: | HDL: 10520/AJA10109919_716 |