Royal Illness and Kingship Ideology in the Hebrew Bible

Discover the profound insights of Isabel Cranz in her groundbreaking work, Royal Illness and Kingship Ideology in the Hebrew Bible, published by Cambridge University Press in 2020. This hardback edition spans 275 pages and delves into the critical theme of royal illness as depicted in the Hebrew Bible, highlighting its implications for the failures of kingship and the subsequent destruction of Israel and Judah.

As the first systematic study of its kind, this book is an essential resource for students and scholars across various fields, including ancient Near Eastern history, biblical studies, medical humanities, and disability studies. Cranz’s analysis provides a unique perspective on how royal illness shapes the narrative of leadership and governance in biblical texts, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the intersections of health, power, and ideology.