The Miracle of the Sun and Moon in Joshua 10 as a Solar Eclipse

This paper offers an interpretation of the astronomical phenomenon described in Josh 10:12-13 as an annular solar eclipse. According to NASA data, this type of eclipse was seen in the skies of central Israel, where the ancient city of Gibeon was located, on October 30, 1207 BCE. A philological analy...

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Authors: Vainstub, Daniel (Author) ; Avner, Uzi (Author) ; Yizhaq, Hezi (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill [2020]
In: Vetus Testamentum
Year: 2020, Volume: 70, Issue: 4/5, Pages: 722-751
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Joshua Biblical character / Bible. Josua 10,12-13 / Bible. Habakkuk Prophet 3 / Astrology / Phenomenon / Solar eclipse / Gibeon
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
HD Early Judaism
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Summary:This paper offers an interpretation of the astronomical phenomenon described in Josh 10:12-13 as an annular solar eclipse. According to NASA data, this type of eclipse was seen in the skies of central Israel, where the ancient city of Gibeon was located, on October 30, 1207 BCE. A philological analysis of both Joshua 10 and Habakkuk 3 shows that the phenomenon is described using polysemic verbs in poetic style, describing the darkening of the sun by the moon “standing” in front of it.
ISSN:1568-5330
Contains:Enthalten in: Vetus Testamentum
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1163/15685330-12341412