The Nursing Father: Moses as a Political LeaderUniversity of Alabama Press, 1984 - 262 pages |
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... claims . No one , the people and priests alike are told , however sanctified , can have a direct line to God . No one ... claim on God ; they are frightened out of it . Is this a form of protection for their own good , God knowing they ...
... claims . No one , the people and priests alike are told , however sanctified , can have a direct line to God . No one ... claim on God ; they are frightened out of it . Is this a form of protection for their own good , God knowing they ...
Page 128
... claim that human nature is perfect , needing no institutions to perfect it or they claim that it is corrupted by institutions , so that it can only be saved by separation from authority . Either way equities attack established authority ...
... claim that human nature is perfect , needing no institutions to perfect it or they claim that it is corrupted by institutions , so that it can only be saved by separation from authority . Either way equities attack established authority ...
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... claim on the present generation , are recalled . The hierarchy with its long - term goals and expected long - term ... claims on the present . No one must be able to say he got there first . Past time is so remote there is no possible ...
... claim on the present generation , are recalled . The hierarchy with its long - term goals and expected long - term ... claims on the present . No one must be able to say he got there first . Past time is so remote there is no possible ...
Contents
Introduction Why Me? Why Moses? Why Leadership? | 1 |
Passive People Passive Leader | 27 |
Pharaoh What Not to Do | 62 |
Copyright | |
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