Tanah Döneminde Yahudi Din Adamlığı Tarihsel Gelişim ve Teolojik İşlev

<jats:p>Jewish Priesthood in the Tanakh Period Historical Development and Theological Function This book constitutes a comprehensive examination of the historical development, institutional functioning, and theological background of the Jewish priesthood institution during the Tanakh period from an interdisciplinary perspective. While focusing on the institution of Jewish clergy, the study also evaluates complementary elements such as the ideology of kingship in Israel, the prophetic institution, liturgical practices, the concept of religiosity, and the transformation of the religious- political structure within a holistic framework. Drawing upon various fields including archaeology, philology, phenomenology, and comparative religious studies, the work surveys an extensive historical period spanning from the Patriarchal era to the post-Babylonian exile, analytically revealing the distinctive structure of the Jewish priestly institution and its phased transformation. The work consists of an introduction and four main chapters. The introduction explicates the research methodology and sources, while comparatively examining the priestly models in Ancient Near Eastern religions and the early character of Israelite priesthood. The first chapter examines in detail the institutional functions of Israelite clergy—appointment, consecration, temple services, divinatory instruments, sacrificial rituals, pedagogical role, and the concept of holiness. The second chapter discusses the role of the Levites in the period extending from the Mosaic-Aaronic tradition to the era of Judges, and the historical dynamics pertaining to the formation of the priesthood. The third chapter analyzes the relationship of the priesthood with political authority during the monarchical period, its hierarchical organization, and economic foundations, while the fourth chapter examines the institutional framework of the priestly and Levitical organization in the post-exilic period, the institution of the High Priesthood, and the revenue system of the clergy. The conclusion systematically evaluates the data found in different strata of the Tanakh, summarizing the historical and theological evolution of the Jewish priestly institution through a holistic approach, and demonstrates that the sacred character of the clergy determined both their ritual purity and their mediatory role between God and the community. In all these respects, the work offers a scholarly contribution of fundamental reference value for readers interested in Jewish history, Old Testament studies, history of religions, and Ancient Near Eastern studies. Keywords: History of Religions; Judaism; Tanakh; Priesthood Institution; Kohen; Levite; Old Testament; Ritual and Worship</jats:p>