The Early History of God
Author | : Mark S. Smith |
Publisher | : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing |
Total Pages | : 300 |
Release | : 2002-08-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 080283972X |
ISBN-13 | : 9780802839725 |
Rating | : 4/5 (2X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Early History of God by : Mark S. Smith
Download or read book The Early History of God written by Mark S. Smith and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2002-08-03 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is still much disagreement over the origins and development of Israelite religion. Mark Smith sets himself the task of reconstructing the cult of Yahweh, the most important deity in Israel's early religion, and tracing the transformation of that deity into the sole god - the development of monotheism.