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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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the origins of monotheism, tracing its roots back to the time of Moses. The author draws on historical, archaeological, and textual evidence to argue that monotheism was not a sudden development, but rather a gradual evolution that began with the worship of a single god in ancient Egypt. The author explores the beliefs and practices of the ancient Israelites and examines the influence of Egyptian religion on the development of monotheism. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the origins of monotheism and sheds light on the evolution of religious beliefs in the ancient world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282575526_0
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