The Origins of Biblical Monotheism
Download or Read eBook The Origins of Biblical Monotheism PDF written by Mark S. Smith and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2003-11-06 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Mark S. Smith |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 344 |
| Release | : 2003-11-06 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780195167689 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0195167686 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (89 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Origins of Biblical Monotheism by : Mark S. Smith
Book excerpt: One of the leading scholars of ancient West Semitic religion discusses polytheism vs. monotheism by covering the fluidity of those categories in the ancient Near East. He argues that Israel's social history is key to the development of monotheism.
