Divine Presence in Ancient Near Eastern Temples

This article addresses ancient Near Eastern conceptions of divine presence in the realm of the temple, considering evidence from Egypt, Mesopotamia, Hittite Anatolia, and Syria-Palestine. It analyzes the perceived religious function of ancient Near Eastern temples, cult images, the installation and...

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Main Author: Hundley, Michael 1978- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Wiley-Blackwell [2015]
In: Religion compass
Year: 2015, Volume: 9, Issue: 7, Pages: 203-215
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Ancient Orient / Israel (Antiquity) / Temple / Presence of God / Cult image
IxTheo Classification:AG Religious life; material religion
BC Ancient Orient; religion
HB Old Testament
KCD Hagiography; saints
NBC Doctrine of God
TC Pre-Christian history ; Ancient Near East
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