The Elijah enigma: the Prophet, King Ahab, and the rebirth of monotheism in the Book of Kings

Despite a sense of failure, Elijah's struggle against the paganizing regime of King Ahab and queen, Jezebel, managed to save monotheism from eclipse, and in so doing alter the course of human history. This work further proposes that the tale presented by the Bible is more than an account of an...

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Main Author: Millgram, Hillel I. 1931- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Jefferson, North Carolina McFarland & Company, Inc. , Publishers [2014]
In:Year: 2014
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Bible. Könige 1.-2. / Elija / Ahab Israel, King
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
Further subjects:B Ahab
B Elijah
B Bible Criticism, interpretation, etc
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Summary:Despite a sense of failure, Elijah's struggle against the paganizing regime of King Ahab and queen, Jezebel, managed to save monotheism from eclipse, and in so doing alter the course of human history. This work further proposes that the tale presented by the Bible is more than an account of an ancient battle between two historic figures
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0786495200