The origins of Yahwism / edited by Jürgen van Oorschot and Markus Witte.

Other author Oorschot, Jürgen van.
Other author Witte, Markus.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoBerlin ; Boston : Walter De Gruyter, [2017]
Descriptionxii, 360 pages ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects
Bible. Old Testament--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Monotheism--Middle East. --History.
Middle East--Religion.
God--Biblical teaching.

SeriesBeihefte zur Zeitschrift für die alttestamentliche Wissenschaft ; band 484
Abstract "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"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 309-339) and indexes.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2018002516
ISBN9783110425383 (hardcover)