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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
In earlier sources Aaron is said to have been sent by God, together with his siblings [[Moses]] and [[Miriam]], to lead the people of Israel out of Egypt. No specific priestly functions are attributed to him. | |||
In post-exilic sources Aaron is given much greater prominence as the forefather of the Jewish priesthood; the [[Sons of Aaron]] thus become a separate and privileged class among the [[Sons of Levi]]. | |||
==In Depth== | ==In Depth== | ||
Revision as of 04:09, 21 June 2012
According to Jewish (Christian, and Islamic) traditions, Aaron was the brother of Moses, the first High Priest, and the forefather of all priestly families (see Aaronites).
Overview
In earlier sources Aaron is said to have been sent by God, together with his siblings Moses and Miriam, to lead the people of Israel out of Egypt. No specific priestly functions are attributed to him.
In post-exilic sources Aaron is given much greater prominence as the forefather of the Jewish priesthood; the Sons of Aaron thus become a separate and privileged class among the Sons of Levi.
In Depth
- Aaron (sources) -- survey of ancient sources
- Aaron (arts) -- survey of fictional works
References
- Aaron / Robert A. Kugler / In: The Eerdmans Dictionary of Early Judaism (2010 Collins / Harlow), dictionary, 293-294
- Aaron / John R. Spencer / In: The Anchor Bible Dictionary (1992 Freedman), dictionary, 1:1-6
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