Hebrew God, The
Book Description
The journey from a local deity worshiped by a small Mediterranean community to the central figure of Western monotheism represents one of history's most remarkable spiritual transformations. Bernhard Lang, a distinguished biblical scholar, traces this extraordinary evolution in his comprehensive examination of the ancient Hebrew conception of the divine.
This scholarly yet accessible work reveals how the God of Israel emerged from humble regional origins to become what Lang describes as "the most distinguished deity in human history." Rather than relying solely on biblical texts, the author draws from a rich tapestry of ancient sources, incorporating Near Eastern and Egyptian documents alongside archaeological evidence and artistic representations to construct a complete picture.
For readers seeking to understand the foundations of Western spiritual thought, this book offers invaluable insights into how divine concepts develop and spread across cultures. Lang's approach illuminates not just the historical progression of Hebrew religious beliefs, but also the broader patterns of how spiritual understanding evolves within human communities.
The result is a portrait that challenges assumptions while deepening appreciation for the complex origins of monotheistic faith. Those interested in the intersection of history, archaeology, and spirituality will find this work particularly rewarding, as it demonstrates how careful scholarship can reveal surprising dimensions of humanity's most enduring spiritual traditions.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~9 hours)
📄 Length: 336 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Oude Testament
- ✓ Explore Relation to the Old Testament
- ✓ Explore Relation avec l'Ancien Testament
- ✓ Explore Gottesvorstellung
- ✓ Explore Criticism, interpretation
- ✓ Explore Middle eastern literature, history and criticism
- ✓ Explore History of doctrines
- ✓ Explore Dieu
