The Jewish tradition holds that God chose the Jews to receive the Torah at Mount Sinai. This does not imply an easy path to "salvation;" the Jewish tradition also holds that "the righteous of all peoples have a place in the world to come" (quoting a medieval Talmud commentary).
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I think rulers would benefit from it if they claimed that they were chosen by gods to be the rulers because then the people would be more respectful and treat the rulers with utmost loyalty. More power because people din't want the gods fury.
I think rulers would benefit from it if they claimed that they were chosen by gods to be the rulers because then the people would be more respectful and treat the rulers with utmost loyalty. More power because people din't want the gods fury.
Kings were anointed as a religious ritual to symbolize their divine right to rule, typically believed to be sanctioned by God. It was believed that anointing with sacred oil conferred upon the king a special spiritual blessing and authority to govern. This practice helped to legitimize the king's power and establish their role as a chosen leader.
See Exodus ch.19 and Deuteronomy 26:16-19.
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The ancient Egyptians worshipped many gods. Their ruler, the Pharaoh, was believed to be descended from the gods. He is chosen to act as the intermediary between his people and the gods. He helped to please the gods by organizing rituals and offerings.
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