From Monolatry to Monotheism: The Changing Face of the Biblical Pantheon
Exclusive worship of a single god defied the religious norms of the ancient world. So how did Yahweh’s followers push their deity to the top of the divine hierarchy?
What is a God in the Hebrew Bible? Part 2: Characteristics and Hierarchy
Multiple characters in the bible can be classified as gods. What characteristics make them gods, and what is the relationship between them?
The (Historical) Origin of God
March 2021 | Vol. 9.3 By Theodore J. Lewis When a historian of Israelite religion talks of the origin of God, she certainly doesn’t mean ontology. Proofs for the existence of God
Moses–Yahweh’s Idol?
Prophet. Lawgiver. Deliverer. Judge. None of the terms used to describe Moses fully describe his status. But what if we look outside of the Bible for other ancient Near Eastern ter
Where Does Yhwh Come From?
The God of the Hebrew Bible is universal, but everyone – and every idea - comes from someone. What does a close reading of sources both within and outside of the Bible suggest ab
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?