In 622/1 BC, the ‘book of the law’ was found during the course of Temple repairs (2 Ki. 22:8–10; 2 Ch. 34:8–18). It is commonly accepted that this scroll was, or contained, the book of Deuteronomy, although this is not proven. This collection of ancient law, fanning the already burning feeling of nationalism, led to further political and religious reform. On the basis of this book, Josiah obliterated pagan worship (2 Ki. 23:4–14), including the false priests (kemārîm, Akk. kumru; 2 Ki. 23:5) and