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| Title: An Israelite Self-Offering in the Priestly Code: A New Perspective on the Nazirite Secondary Title: JQR Volume: 88 Pages: 1-18 Type: Journal Article Year: 1997/1998 Abstract: Kugler, Robert A. in: OTA 22.2 (1999), 228: "Noting that the law in Num 6:1-21 defines the Nazirite almost exclusively in negative terms, D. sets out to ascertain the meaning of the prescribed conduct for a Nazirite. He concludes that the Nazirite is meant to be, in a symbolic way, both an officiant in the Temple cult as well as an offering. By letting his hair grow and abstaining from wine he maintains ritual purity as would a priest involved in the Temple service as an officiant. Conversely, he becomes a sacrifice by immolating his hair - a symbol of the self in many ancient cultures - in the Temple precincts. D. points to Lev 14:9; 16:13; Num 8:7; and Ezek 5:4 as support for his claim regarding the sacrificial character of (immolated) hair. He also cites evidence from extrabiblical and NT texts indicating the status of the Nazirite as an offering (e.g., 1 Mace 3:49-51; Josephus Ant. 19.6.1; Philo Spec. Leg. 1.248; Acts 21:23-24; m. Nazir4.6; m. Sota 3.8)". |