Local Manifestations of YHWH within El’s Divine Council: Psalm 82 in the Context of Israelite Religion
This article reexamines the nature of the אלהים in Ps 82. Through comparative analysis, I reassert that the chief deity in this divine council scene is the head of the West Semitic pantheon, El. Following this determination, I argue that YHWH is depicted as an equal to the other אלהים in the text. I...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Scholar's Press
2024
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Journal of Biblical literature
Year: 2024, Volume: 143, Issue: 2, Pages: 245-265 |
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
elohîm
/ Elohim
/ Jahwe
/ Bible. Psalmen 82
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IxTheo Classification: | BC Ancient Orient; religion HB Old Testament HD Early Judaism NBC Doctrine of God |
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Summary: | This article reexamines the nature of the אלהים in Ps 82. Through comparative analysis, I reassert that the chief deity in this divine council scene is the head of the West Semitic pantheon, El. Following this determination, I argue that YHWH is depicted as an equal to the other אלהים in the text. Incorporating evidence from Israelite religion, I suggest that these אלהים are most likely manifestations of YHWH from throughout Israel, with the speaking, singular אלהים a likely representation of YHWH of Jerusalem. |
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ISSN: | 1934-3876 |
Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of Biblical literature
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.15699/jbl.1432.2024.4 |