In His Own Image and Likeness: Humanity, Divinity, and Monotheism

(Book #15 in the Culture and History of the Ancient Near East Series)

by W. Randall Garr

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This book is about nothing less than Genesis 1, or human creation. Humanity, the author convincingly argues, is created within the Priestly tradition as a replacement of God's divine community; human creation marks the decisive moment that P's God separates himself from other gods and institutes monotheism.
After discussing the references of God's self-inclusive yet plural first person speech and examining the ramifications of this speech pattern...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:9004129804

ISBN13:9789004129801

Release Date:April 2003

Publisher:Brill

Length:328 Pages

Weight:1.54 lbs.

Dimensions:1.0" x 6.5" x 9.7"

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Architecture Religion Religion & Spirituality

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In His Own Image and Likeness: Humanity, Divinity, and Monotheism

(Book #15 in the Culture and History of the Ancient Near East Series)

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