Biblical Bestiary: Ibex

The article focuses on the ibex, a species of wild goat found in mountainous regions, discussing its various types, appearances in ancient art, mentions in the Hebrew Bible, and its cultural significance in different contexts. It also explores the ibex's symbolism and associations, including it...

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Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: 2023
In: Biblical archaeology review
Year: 2023, Volume: 49, Issue: 2, Pages: 68
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Biblical archaeology
Further subjects:B ANCIENT art
B Personal Names
B OLD Testament
B JEWISH dietary laws
B IBEX
Parallel Edition:Electronic
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Summary:The article focuses on the ibex, a species of wild goat found in mountainous regions, discussing its various types, appearances in ancient art, mentions in the Hebrew Bible, and its cultural significance in different contexts. It also explores the ibex's symbolism and associations, including its role in Jewish dietary laws and as a personal name in biblical narratives.
ISSN:0098-9444
Contains:Enthalten in: Biblical archaeology review