Prolegomena to the History of Israel (Scholars Press Reprints and Translations Series)

Of the offerings, it was the custom in the earlier time to dedicate a portion to the deity but to use the greater part in sacred feasts, at which a priest, if present, was of course allowed also in one way or another to participate. But he does not appear to have had a legal claim to any definite dues of flesh. "Eli's sons were worthless persons, and cared not about Jehovah, or about the priests'right and duty with the people.Julius Wellhausen is the author of 'Prolegomena to the History of Israel (Scholars Press Reprints and Translations Series)', published 1994 under ISBN 9781555409388 and ISBN 1555409385.