Cult of Asherah in Ancient Israel and Judah - Evidence for a Hebrew Goddess

Klappentext An investigation into the evidence for the worhip of Asherah in pre-exilic Israel and Judah. Zusammenfassung Judith Hadley deploys archaeological discoveries and biblical sources to examine the evidence for the worship of Asherah as the partner of God in the Bible. Her book promises to make a significant contribution to the debate about the exact nature of Asherah and her significance in pre-exilic Israel and Judah. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction; 1. An introduction to Asherah; 2. The Goddess Athirat; 3. Asherah in the Bible; 4. Inscription no 3 from Khirbet el-Qom; 5. The finds from Kuntillet 'Ajrud; 6. Other related finds; 7. Female figurines; 8. Summary of conclusions.

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• Authors: Judith M. Hadley, Judith M. (Villanova University Hadley, Hadley Judith M.
• Assisted by: Faculty Of Oriental Studies (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 09.06.2000
• EAN: 9780521662352
• ISBN: 978-0-521-66235-2
• No. of pages: 284
• Series: University of Cambridge Oriental Publications; University of Cambridge Orient; University of Cambridge Oriental Publications
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works