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  • The Council of El: Canaanite Mythology in the Hebrew Bible?

    The Council of El: Canaanite Mythology in the Hebrew Bible?

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    Although Baal worship is strongly condemned, the Old Testament surprisingly integrates fragments of Canaanite mythology (such as Baal as the rider in the clouds) in its portrayal of the God of Israel. How are we to understand this? And is the so-called divine council one of these fragments or is it something more substantial, as…

  • Canaanite Religion in the Bible

    Canaanite Religion in the Bible

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    Various gods and goddesses of Canaan make their appearance in the Hebrew Bible. It is easy to get confused. In Judges 2:13, for instance, the Israelites serve “the Baals and the Ashtaroth”; in Judges 3:7, they serve “the Baals and the Asheroth”. Ashtaroth and Asheroth – what is the difference? This issue is meant as…