Von Priestern zum Patriarchen: Levi und die Leviten im Alten Testament

Defining the relationship between Priests and Levites is a critical element in reconstructing the history of religious leadership in the Old Testament, and is regarded as a key element for understanding the literary history of the Hebrew Bible. The present study undertakes a critical literary comparison of the relevant passages from the Pentateuch and the Early Prophets in order to develop a secure foundation of sources for historical inquiry.