The origins of biblical monotheism [electronic resource] : Israel's polytheistic background and the Ugaritic texts / Mark S. Smith.

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Smith, Mark S, 1955-

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Oxford eBooks

Publication details: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2001.Description: 1 online resource (xviii, 325 p.)ISBN:

019513480X

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Electronic books.

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296.3110901 22

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BS1192.6

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Summary: 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.

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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.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.