Recent archaeological discoveries have suggested that there was a Canaanite goddess who was not only worshipped by the people of ancient Israel during the time of the monarchy (1000-587 B.C.E.), but who was so much associated with Yahweh as to be construed as Yahweh's consort. This book investigates the goddess, Asherah. Exploring her ancient Canaanite backgrounds sets the stage for an exhaustive study of the biblical references to Asherah. This study examines each of the forty references in detail. An archaeological section lends corroborating evidence. This book defends the proposition that Asherah was indeed worshipped by the people of Israel, offering the biblical texts as the primary evidence.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Peter Lang Publishing Inc
ISBN-13
9780820413068
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95407109
Product Key Features
Author
Richard J. Pettey
Publication Name
Asherah: Goddess of Israel
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Archaeology
Publication Year
1991
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
233 Pages
Dimensions
Volume
74
Item Weight
500g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Richard J. Pettey
Issn
0740-0446
Series Title
American University Studies
Topic
Judaism, Christianity
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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