The Early History of God Yahweh and the Other Deities in Ancient Israel |
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Author:
| Smith, Mark S. |
Series title: | The Biblical Resource Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-8028-3972-5 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2002 |
Publisher: | William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $34.00 |
Book Description:
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There is still much disagreement over the origins and development of Israelite religion. Mark Smith sets himself the task of reconstructing the cult of Yahweh, the most important deity in Israel's early religion, and tracing the transformation of that deity into the sole god - the development of monotheism.
There is still much disagreement over the origins and development of Israelite religion. Mark Smith sets himself the task of reconstructing the cult of Yahweh, the most important deity in Israel's early religion, and tracing the transformation of that deity into the sole god - the development of monotheism.