The "god of Israel" in History and Tradition

In The "God of Israel" in History and Tradition, Michael Stahl examines the historical and ideological significances of the formulaic title "god of Israel" ('elohe yisra'el) in the Hebrew Bible using critical theory on social power and identity.

About the author

Michael J. Stahl (Ph.D., New York University, 2018) is Visiting Assistant Professor of Hebrew Bible at the College of the Holy Cross. His research explores the intersection of society, politics, and religion in the Hebrew Bible and ancient Near East. Dr. Stahl has published articles in such venues as the Journal of Biblical Literature, Journal of Ancient Near Eastern Religions, Ugarit-Forschungen, and Religion Compass.

Product details

• Authors: Michael J Stahl, Michael J. Stahl
• Publisher: Brill
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 21.05.2021
• EAN: 9789004447714
• ISBN: 978-90-04-44771-4
• No. of pages: 500
• Weight: 920 g
• Series: Vetus Testamentum, Supplements
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Religious writings, prayers, songbooks, religious meditations