Egyptian Iconography and the Battle with Amalek (Exodus 17:8-16) Revisited
This article argues that the enigmatic scene of Moses' raised hands supported by Aaron and Hur, the central scene of the battle with Amalek (Ex 17.8-16), has been formulated under the influence of Egyptian iconography. By combining popular, canonical iconographic motifs, the biblical author dep...
| Published in: | Semitica |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Peeters
[2019]
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Semitica
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| IxTheo Classification: | HB Old Testament HH Archaeology KBL Near East and North Africa |
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Bible. Exodus 17,8-16
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| Summary: | This article argues that the enigmatic scene of Moses' raised hands supported by Aaron and Hur, the central scene of the battle with Amalek (Ex 17.8-16), has been formulated under the influence of Egyptian iconography. By combining popular, canonical iconographic motifs, the biblical author depicts Moses as one equivalent to the Pharaoh or an Egyptian god. The biblical account reflects an influence from the Diaspora in Egypt and represents a pro-Egyptian voice. Cet article propose que la scène centrale de la bataille avec Amalec (Ex 17,8-16) au cours de laquelle les mains levées de Moïse sont soutenues par Aaron et Hour est influencée par l'iconographie égyptienne. En combinant des motifs iconographiques populaires et canoniques, l'auteur de la Bible présente Moïse comme équivalent du pharaon ou d'un dieu égyptien. Le récit biblique reflète l'influence de la diaspora égyptienne et se révèle pro-égyptien. |
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| ISSN: | 2466-6815 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Semitica
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.2143/SE.61.0.3286684 |