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In ancient Israelite politics, "power and piety are permanently united," writes political theorist Walzer (social science, Inst. for Advanced Study, Princeton; On Toleration). While this may not be news to many—the Bible is a religious document, not a political one—as far as the biblical writers were concerned, no king, prophet, or priest could of his own accord shape the destiny of Israel; destiny resided with God alo...Log In or Sign Up to Read More