EAN: 9783110610864

CONVERSATIONS ON CANAANITE AND BIBLICAL THEMES ...

Arguments over the relationship between Canaanite and Israelite religion often derive from
fundamental differences in presupposition  methodology and definition  yet debate typically
focuses in on details and encourages polarization between opposing views  inhibiting progress.
This volume seeks to initiate a cultural change in scholarly practice by setting up dialogues
between pairs of experts in the field who hold contrasting views. Each pair discusses a clearly
defined issue through the lens of a particular biblical passage  responding to each other's
arguments and offering their reflections on the process. Topics range from the apparent
application of 'chaos' and 'divine warrior' symbolism to Yahweh in Habakkuk 3  the evidence for
'monotheism' in pre-Exilic Judah in 2 Kings 22-23  and the possible presence of 'chaos' or
creatio ex nihilo in Genesis 1 and Psalm 74. This approach encourages the recognition of points
of agreement as well as differences and exposes some of the underlying issues that inhibit
consensus. In doing so  it consolidates much that has been achieved in the past  offers fresh
ideas and perspective and  through intense debate  subjects new ideas to thorough critique and
suggests avenues for further research.

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