The prophet Zechariah was active during 520-518 BC, after the exile in Babylon and before the Second Temple was built. The Prophet's book carries clear eschatological features and conveys a message about the restoration of Jerusalem. A specific feature of Zechariah 3 is the presence of the angel of the Lord and Satan standing on his right side. During this time the Israelites had knowledge of Babylonian culture and religion, where the battle myth occurs and a dualistic view of God. Where the good and the evil are in conflict with each other. I therefore wonder if this awareness may have characterized Zechariah's night vision in chapter 3. In this essay, I will examine Chapter 3, where the reader meets the high priest Joshua, the angel of the Lord, and the Prosecutor. With the hope of being able to contribute to a deeper understanding of Zechariah 3's purpose and message.

Zugl.: Heidelberg, Univ., Diss., 2006