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Episode 8: Kent Sparks - Where Did the Israelites Come From?

The Bible For Normal People

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The Origins of Yahweh and the Worship of Non-Native Deities

This chapter explores the origins of the Israelite god Yahweh and discusses how it differs from the Canaanite gods. It also examines why the Israelites would invent the notion of an outsider god and how this idea is reflected in their texts, providing insights into the origins of Israel.

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