Priestly Blessing in Inscription and Scripture : The Early History of Numbers 6

Priestly Blessing in Inscription and Scripture : The Early History of Numbers 6

by Jeremy D. Smoak

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Jeremy Smoak presents a synthesis of recent discoveries bearing upon the early history and function of the biblical priestly blessing of Numbers 6:24-26. The book gives special focus to the importance of the discovery of the blessing on two silver amulets from Jerusalem dating to the late Iron Age and several other Iron Age inscriptions containing parallels to the blessing. The analysis of the inscriptions provides a new way to approach the meaning and significance of the instructions for the blessing in the biblical book of Numbers.

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    Smoak's analysis hinges on the discovery of the Priestly Blessing on Iron Age silver amulets and other inscriptions. How did these archaeological findings challenge or confirm your preconceived notions about the origin and practical application of this biblical text?

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    The book masterfully synthesizes evidence from archaeology, epigraphy, and biblical studies. Which specific pieces of evidence or analytical approaches employed by Smoak did you find most persuasive in reconstructing the early history of Numbers 6?

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    Smoak argues that the inscriptions provide "a new way to approach the meaning and significance" of the instructions for the blessing in Numbers. In what ways did the book change your understanding of why the Priestly Blessing was eventually codified in the biblical text, beyond its inherent spiritual power?

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