#297 - Ancient Historian: NEW Texts Change Everything We Knew about the Bible | Gad Barnea
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Tracing Yahwism's Origins
This chapter explores the early practices of Yahwism, analyzing the integration of Yahweh's name into cultural identities and the similarities with surrounding religious customs. It discusses the historical context of figures like Yahu Bedi and traces the evolution of Yahwism’s beliefs prior to the establishment of Judaism. Additionally, the chapter questions the historical validity of biblical figures, calling attention to the cultural constructs underlying these narratives and the scholarly implications of focusing on the biblical text.
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