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Israelite Goddess Worship
- Ancient Israelites worshipped goddesses, contrary to popular belief.
- Inscriptions and texts reveal goddesses like Asherah paired with Yahweh, mediating blessings.
Goddess Roles
- Ancient Near Eastern goddesses were not solely fertility figures.
- They held diverse roles, including warfare and nurturing, challenging common misconceptions.
Appropriated Roles
- The Hebrew Bible's God appropriated roles and imagery from ancient goddesses.
- This includes depictions of Yahweh as a midwife, a role typically associated with female deities.