The Origins of Yahwism
| Author | : Jürgen van Oorschot |
| Publisher | : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG |
| Total Pages | : 372 |
| Release | : 2017-06-26 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9783110448221 |
| ISBN-13 | : 311044822X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (22X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Origins of Yahwism by : Jürgen van Oorschot
Download or read book The Origins of Yahwism written by Jürgen van Oorschot and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2017-06-26 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This compendium examines the origins of the God Yahweh, his place in the Syrian-Palestinian and Northern Arabian pantheon during the bronze and iron ages, and the beginnings of the cultic veneration of Yahweh. Contributors analyze the epigraphic and archeological evidence, apply fundamental considerations from the cultural and religious sciences, and analyze the relevant Old Testament texts.
