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The Origins of Biblical Monotheism
The Origins of Biblical MonotheismMark S. Smith
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Mark S. Smith
The Origins of Biblical Monotheism

The Origins of Biblical Monotheism Israel's Polytheistic Background and the Ugaritic Texts

Mark S. Smith
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One of the leading scholars of ancient West Semitic religion discusses polytheism vs. monotheism by covering the fluidity of those categories in the ancient Near East. He argues that Israel's social history is key to the development of monotheism.
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