An ethical monarchy containing balances of power.
Hebrew society was based upon the covenant with God, as set forth in the Torah. The Torah establishes a separation of the various forms of power, so that all of them are not concentrated in one individual.
In the earliest era, the Hebrews consisted of family-groups (clans; tribes) led by patriarchs. Later, during the three centuries of the Judges, the Israelite nation had sages (led by Sanhedrin-courts) who were consulted in questions of Jewish law and conduct; while individual Judges occasionally unified the people in war against some common enemy.
(See: Jewish history timeline)
During the four centuries of the monarchy, the Israelites were led by three distinct people or groups: the king, the Sanhedrin and the Kohen Gadol. (See also Deuteronomy ch.17-18.)
The king conducted the nation and made decisions in most national matters but was not necessarily one of the leading sages. It is noteworthy that although the prophets had no temporal power, they were sent by God not only to exhort the people in general, but also to rebuke the king when needed.
(See: The role of the prophets)
The Sanhedrin (court of Sages) was the final authority on Torah-matters. One of its functions was to ensure that the Torah-traditions were handed down intact from generation to generation.
The Kohen Gadol conducted the observances in the Holy Temple, together with the assistance of the rest of the Kohanim and Levites (Leviticus ch.21, Numbers ch.8 and 18). Though the Kohen Gadol had no formal power outside the Temple, he did have great influence due to the prestige of his position. In times of need, he occasionally dealt directly with foreign monarchs (see Talmud, Yoma 47a and 69b).
When the monarchy ceased at the time of the First Destruction, the prophets pointed out that the reason was that there had been some individuals, men with positions of power, who misused that power. As was the case concerning the avoidance of idolatry, not everyone heeded the prophets.
Specifically, the monarchy and its hangers-on, and the public functionaries, included a minority that took advantage of those who had no such power.
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A government like the Vatican, which is ruled by the leader of the Catholic Church.
Followers of Christianity are concentrated in the Americas, Europe, and Africa. Followers of Islam are concentrated in the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. Followers of Hinduism are concentrated in India and Nepal. Followers of Buddhism are concentrated in East and Southeast Asia.
Islam is the primary religion of every Middle Eastern country except Israel, whose primary religion is Judaism.
Judaism Started In The Middle Eat.
Yes,Largest religions in the middle east are;- Islam- Christanity- Judaism
AnswerReligion in government can offer its followers priority in government decision-making for the teachings of the dominant religion over those of minority religions. This can result in injustice and even oppression. At the extreme, religion in government can even result in oppression of members of the dominant religion itself, as evidenced in Europe during the Middle Ages, and in Afghanistan under the Taliban.
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Israel
The middle east.
-- Islam -- Judaism -- Christianity
ISRAEL is a country in the Middle East and North Africa where Judaism is the most popular religion. Judaism does not exceed 0.5% of the population in any other country in the Middle East and North Africa region.
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