Wenamun's prophetic mission : theocratic rhetoric in Egypt and the Hebrew Bible / Christopher B. Hays.

Author/creator Hays, Christopher B., 1973- author.
Other author Wen-Amon.
Format Book
PublicationUniversity Park, Pennsylvania : Eisenbrauns, [2025]
Descriptionxxiii, 138 pages : map ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesCritical studies in the Hebrew Bible ;
Critical studies in the Hebrew Bible ; 17. http://id.loc.gov/resources/hubs/f147a74a-4b6e-d0c9-f949-1969d28da52f ^A1167903
Contents Note on style and translation -- The voyage of Wenamun (Ritner translation) -- Wenamun as history, literature, and theology -- Wenamun and the Hebrew Bible -- Amun and Yahweh as theocrats -- Excursus: "Wenamun's crazy crusade" -- Amun and Yahweh as sovereigns and suzerains -- Wenamun as prophetic messenger -- Is Wenamun also among the prophets? -- Wenamun and Jonah : foolish prophets of serious gods -- Conclusion: Amun theocracy and biblical monotheism.
Abstract "Explores theological parallels between the ancient Egyptian story of Wenamun and the texts of the Hebrew prophets. It examines how Amun worshipers' theocratic claims influenced the southern Levant, encouraging scholars to reconsider the cultural context that shaped Iron Age Yahwism and the development of biblical monotheism"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 113-127) and indexes.
LCCN 2025004445
ISBN9781646023189
ISBN1646023188 hardcover

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