The Evolution of Yahweh: From Storm God to Supreme Deity

This chapter explores the idea that Yahweh, originally associated with weather as a storm god, evolved into the supreme deity in the Bible, demanding obedience without offering reciprocity. It analyzes the scholarly consensus, refuting claims of Yahweh's pagan origins and associating Yahweh with desert nomadic groups like the Edomites. The discussion delves into the transition from primitive polytheism to monotheism and challenges assumptions about the superiority of monotheism over polytheism and its historical timeline.