The Origins of Biblical Monotheism
| Author | : Mark S. Smith |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 344 |
| Release | : 2001-08-09 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780198030812 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0198030819 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (819 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Origins of Biblical Monotheism by : Mark S. Smith
Download or read book The Origins of Biblical Monotheism written by Mark S. Smith and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2001-08-09 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.