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Bible 365·Episode 32·Aug 10, 2021

Kohen vs. King: Two Models of Leadership

Leviticus describes, in different ways, the sin offerings brought by high priests and monarchs who have erred. This text and the tragic tale that follows of Aaron’s sons, allow us to understand what roles priest and king serve in Israel.

Left to right: Prince Bernhard, Marguérite Yourcenar, Leszek Kolakovski and Isaiah Berlin. Erasmus Prize, Amsterdam, 27 October 1983 (Wikimedia Commons)

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