Conversations on Canaanite and Biblical Themes : Creation, Chaos and Monotheism / edited by Rebecca S. Watson and Adrian H. W. Curtis

Watson, Rebecca S. *1971-* [HerausgeberIn] ; Curtis, A. H. W. [HerausgeberIn]

Englisch

Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter, [2022]

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DOI: 10.1515/9783110606294

Frontmatter

Acknowledgements

Abbreviations

Table of Contents

Introduction

First Conversation. Habakkuk 3: Canaanite Chaos and Conflict?

Part I: Engagement

Introduction

“Churning the Mighty Waters”: Opening a Dialogue on Habakkuk 3

“Was your Wrath Against the Rivers?” Focusing the Debate in Habakkuk 3

Part II: Continuing the Dialogue on Habakkuk 3

Response to Adrian Curtis

Response to Rebecca Watson

Part III: Final Reflections

Some Observations on Rebecca Watson’s Response

Some Observations on Adrian Curtis’s Response

Some Joint Concluding Reflections on Habakkuk 3

Appendix. Occurrences of hă … ʾim in the Hebrew Bible

Bibliography

Second Conversation. Did Josiah Enact a Monotheistic Reform? Debating Belief in One God in Preexilic Judah Through 2 Kings 22–3

Part I: Engagement

Introduction

2 Kings 22–3: Belief in One God in Preexilic Judah?

Did Josiah Enact a Monotheistic Reform?

Part II: Continuing the Dialogue on Monotheism

Response to Richard S. Hess

Response to Nathan MacDonald

Part III: Final Reflections

Some Observations on Nathan MacDonald’s Response

Some Observations on Richard S. Hess’s Response

Some Joint Concluding Reflections on Monotheism

Bibliography

Third Conversation. Creation and Chaos in Biblical Thought

Part I: Engagement

Introduction

Distinguishing Wood and Trees in the Waters: Creation in Biblical Thought

Chaos and Chaoskampf in the Bible: Is “Chaos” a Suitable Term to Describe Creation or Conflict in the Bible?

Part II: Continuing the Dialogue on Creation and Chaos

Response to Nicolas Wyatt

Response to David Tsumura

Part III: Final Reflections

Some Observations on David Tsumura’s Response

Some Observations on Nicolas Wyatt’s Response

Bibliography

Index of Hebrew words and phrases discussed in the text

Biblical reference index

Index of Ancient Near Eastern Texts and Inscriptions

Index of authors

*Israel <Altertum> / Kanaaniter / Religion / Bibel. Altes Testament / Exegese

*Mythology, Canaanite

*RELIGION / Ancient

Klassifikation der Library of Congress: BL1670

Dewey Dezimal-Klassifikation: 933.02

bisacsh: REL114000

Arguments over the relationship between Canaanite and Israelite religion often derive from fundamental differences in presupposition, methodology and definition, yet debate typically focuses in on details and encourages polarization between opposing views, inhibiting progress. This volume seeks to initiate a cultural change in scholarly practice by setting up dialogues between pairs of experts in the field who hold contrasting views. Each pair discusses a clearly defined issue through the lens of a particular biblical passage, responding to each other’s arguments and offering their reflections on the process. Topics range from the apparent application of ‘chaos’ and ‘divine warrior’ symbolism to Yahweh in Habakkuk 3, the evidence for ‘monotheism’ in pre-Exilic Judah in 2 Kings 22–23, and the possible presence of ‘chaos’ or creatio ex nihilo in Genesis 1 and Psalm 74. This approach encourages the recognition of points of agreement as well as differences and exposes some of the underlying issues that inhibit consensus. In doing so, it consolidates much that has been achieved in the past, offers fresh ideas and perspective and, through intense debate, subjects new ideas to thorough critique and suggests avenues for further research

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