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John the Baptist provoked King Herod Antipas, and ultimately brought about his own death, by criticising Antipas' marriage to his own brother's former wife. The account by the first-century Jewish historian, Josephus, tells us that the marriage took place no earlier than 34 CE, and that when John's public criticisms came to Antipas' notice he had him shut up in the castle of Macherus and then executed, for fear of a revolt by the Jews. The execution appears to have taken place in 35 or 36 CE.
Since Israel has no official state religion, its political leaders are not religious leaders, and its religious leaders are not political leaders, in contrast to some other countries in the region and elsewhere.
Historically, Egypt had intertwined religious and political leadership, with pharaohs being seen as both rulers and divine figures. In more recent times, there is a separation of religious and political leadership, with political leaders holding authority over governance and religious leaders presiding over religious matters within the country.
A 'Theocracy' is run by religious leaders.
theocracy-a government controlled by religious leaders
Wasn't it pharo
Wasn't it pharo
caliphs were religious leaders of Islam; sultans were political leaders
Religious leaders have enough experience with community services which could serve as their primary knowledge about people's needs. Admitting that it wouldn't compare to other politician's credibility, if we really think about it.. countries thriving in corruption doesn't necessarily need intellectual leaders.. but leaders with a strong moral character; built with dedication and honesty. A religious leader is a man for other people. It might work if he is also a political leader for the people. Not like many politicians.. who are only for themselves.
They made Calvin their religious and political leader.
becaus edick
There have been many governments that have had religious leaders who are also political leaders. This type of government is known as a theocracy. A modern day example of this would be Iran. It is headed by a President, but he takes his orders from religious leaders who are actually in charge.
Theocracy