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Wiener, Harold M.

 
9780282575526: The Religion of Moses (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Exploring the roots of monotheism and how Moses reshaped a polytheistic world

This scholarly study asks whether a monotheistic belief existed before the time of Moses and how such ideas may have influenced Israel’s law and worship. It compares Akhenaton’s sun-centered teaching with the Mosaic tradition, weighing their methods and historical contexts against the backdrop of ancient Egypt and Israel.

The author argues that while Akhenaton presented a speculative, pantheistic view, the Hebrew tradition pursued monotheism through practical command and covenant. The volume surveys textual evidence, archaeology, and early biblical formulation to explore how a single, personal God could emerge within a polytheistic setting and what this meant for Israel’s religious development.

- Traces the idea of a pre-Mosaic monotheistic teaching and its possible links to Egypt.
- Examines Akhenaton’s hymn and its parallels with biblical psalms to understand theological shifts.
- Discusses how the Mosaic approach emphasized conduct and covenant over theory.
- Analyzes how later editors approached divine names and monotheism in the biblical text.

Ideal for readers of biblical history, religious studies, and the history of ancient Near Eastern faiths.

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