The Origins of Biblical Monotheism: Israel's Polytheistic Background and the Ugaritic Texts

by Mark S. Smith

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According to the Bible, ancient Israel's neighbors worshipped a wide variety of gods. In recent years, scholars have sought a better understanding of this early polytheistic milieu and its relation to Yahweh, the God of Israel. Drawing on ancient Ugaritic texts and looking closely at Ugaritic deities, Mark Smith examines the meaning of "divinity" in the ancient near East and considers how this concept applies to Yahweh.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0195167686

ISBN13:9780195167689

Release Date:November 2003

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Length:352 Pages

Weight:1.10 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Related Subjects

Bibles Christian Books & Bibles Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) Linguistics Reference Religion Religion & Spirituality Sacred Writings Theology Words, Language & Grammar

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