Why were Moab's Gigantic Iron I Fortifications Necessary?: A New Research Approach
The paper tries to clarify Moab’s rationale behind constructing its gigantic line of fortresses along its eastern border during the Iron Age I. This defensive line was too exaggerated in its style to face any real threat from non-regular or even regular aggressive armies. This unique construction is...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2021
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Revue biblique
Year: 2021, Volume: 128, Issue: 3, Pages: 390-403 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Moses
/ Moab, Biblical person
/ Bible. Numeri 13,28
/ Bible. Numeri 13,31
/ Bible. Deuteronomium 1,28
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| IxTheo Classification: | HB Old Testament |
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| Summary: | The paper tries to clarify Moab’s rationale behind constructing its gigantic line of fortresses along its eastern border during the Iron Age I. This defensive line was too exaggerated in its style to face any real threat from non-regular or even regular aggressive armies. This unique construction is explained here as an intuitive attempt by the Moabites to demonstrate their military and economic strength openly and publicly, thus deterring any potential intruders from raiding their territory. This explanation finds support in the biblical story of Moses and his spies (Num 13:28, 31; Deut 1:28). Cet article tente de clarifier la logique de Moab derrière la construction de sa gigantesque ligne de forteresses le long de sa frontière orientale pendant l’Âge du Fer I. Cette ligne de défense était trop exagérée dans son style pour faire face à une menace réelle émanant d’armées agressives non régulières ou même régulières. Cette construction unique est expliquée ici comme une tentative intuitive des Moabites de démontrer ouvertement et publiquement leur puissance militaire et économique, dissuadant ainsi tout intrus potentiel de faire irruption sur leur territoire. Cette explication trouve un appui dans l’histoire biblique de Moïse et de ses espions (Nb 13,28.31 ; Dt 1,28). |
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| ISSN: | 2466-8583 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Revue biblique
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.2143/RBI.128.3.3289519 |