In recent decades the debate on monotheism and religious pluralism has been strongly
influenced by the idea that monotheism originating in the Old Testament is the root of
intolerance and violence. In this study Daniela Scialabba investigates inclusive tendencies in
Old Testament monotheism in particular theological principles motivating and supporting the
possibility of a positive relationship between non-Israelites and the God of Israel. Thus she
examines three texts thoroughly: the Book of Jonah Psalm 33 (MT and LXX) and the novel Joseph
and Aseneth. Despite their difference concerning genre date of origin and provenance these
texts have important ideas in common: the relationship between the God of Israel and
non-Israelites as well as the concept of God as a universal creator who has pity with all his
creatures.
