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The Early History of God
Yahweh and the Other Deities in Ancient Israel
Book • 1990
This book explores how Israel's religion evolved from a cult of Yahweh among many deities to a fully defined monotheistic faith.
It argues that Israelite religion developed from Canaanite roots, incorporating elements from other deities like El, Asherah, and Baal into Yahweh.
The book challenges traditional views of Israel's cultural and religious distinctiveness from its neighbors.
It argues that Israelite religion developed from Canaanite roots, incorporating elements from other deities like El, Asherah, and Baal into Yahweh.
The book challenges traditional views of Israel's cultural and religious distinctiveness from its neighbors.
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as essential reading for understanding the origins of Yahweh.


Justin Sledge

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#65 Esoterica - The History of Yahweh
Recommended by Michael Heiser for its survey of divine council material, despite some disagreements with the author's perspective.

Naked Bible 020: Taking the Bible’s Own Context Seriously, Part 5: Books for ANE and OT Study