Judeans and Goddesses at Elephantine
The Judean colony on the Egyptian island of Elephantine is well known for its temple. But did they also worship deities besides YHW?
Birth and Rebirth in Ancient Egypt
Birth is one of the most dangerous parts of life. But for ancient Egyptians the birth of a child had a counterpart: the rebirth after death. Both of these were necessary to maintai
Smellscapes in Ancient Egypt
From Aristotle to John Adams, great minds of government have revered Carthaginian democracy as the purest expression of a people’s will. What impact did it have in the developmen
Multi-Dimensional Yahwism: The Case of the Persian Period Judaean Community in Elephantine
Post-exilic period theology centers on Nehemiah and the returnees to Jerusalem. But what about the Judean soldiers serving on the southern borders of Egypt and their religion?