
A Cosmic Kingdom
The Ancient Tradition
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The Inheritance of Gods: From Baal to Christ
This chapter explores the concept of inheritance in ancient texts, comparing the allotment of land to gods in Eucharitic and Mesopotamian texts to the inheritance of Christ's kingdom in Psalms. It delves into creation narratives involving divine triumph over chaos and rebellion, and discusses the authority of heavenly kings like Marduk and Jesus. The chapter concludes with a reflection on the idea of an everlasting cosmic kingdom.
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