Alexander Janneus as High Priest and King: Struggling between Jewish and Hellenistic Concepts of Rule

Josephus refers explicitly to Alexander Janneus in his narratives in both <i>War</i> and <i>Antiquities</i> only as king. Janneus&#8217;s high priestly office is only implied, and that in a context that is hostile to him (<i>War</i> 1.88//<i>Ant.</i&g...

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Main Author: Vasile Babota
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/11/1/40