Priestly Rites and Prophetic Rage

The book delves into the conflict between prophets and priests in 6th and 5th century BC Judah regarding worship practices. It critiques the priests through prophetic texts, highlighting accusations of misconduct in both cultic and social aspects. The author examines the envisioned ideal of a righteous priesthood, referencing earlier promises in Isaiah. By analyzing post-exilic literature, she challenges the notion of a reformed priesthood, suggesting continuity with pre-exilic practices, and emphasizes thematic consistency in prophetic writings, countering the idea of contradictions.