The Rephaim: sons of the gods
In this study, Jonathan Yogev analyzes every text that mentions the Rephaim, in order to determine their exact function and importance in societies of the ancient Levant.
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| Language: | English |
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Boston
BRILL
2021
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Culture and history of the ancient Near East (volume 121)
Year: 2021 |
| Reviews: | [Rezension von: Yogev, Jonathan, The Rephaim : sons of the gods] (2022) (Rudolf, Stefanie)
[Rezension von: Yogev, Jonathan, The Rephaim : sons of the gods] (2023) (Smith, Mark S., 1955 -) |
| Series/Journal: | Culture and history of the ancient Near East
volume 121 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Ancient Orient
/ Refaim
/ Mythology
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| IxTheo Classification: | HB Old Testament |
| Further subjects: | B
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| Summary: | In this study, Jonathan Yogev analyzes every text that mentions the Rephaim, in order to determine their exact function and importance in societies of the ancient Levant. Intro -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Figures and Tables -- Abbreviations -- Sigla for Ugaritic and Phoenician Texts -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- About This Study -- Chapter 2 The Ugaritic Evidence -- 2.1 Introduction to the Ugaritic Evidence -- 2.2 The Rpʾum (KTU 1.20-1.22) -- 2.3 The Legend of Aqhatu -- 2.4 The Baʿalu Cycle (KTU 1.6) -- 2.5 The Story King Kirta (KTU 1.15) -- 2.6 A Memorial Service for Niqmaddu (KTU 1.161) -- 2.7 A Song for a New King (KTU 1.108) -- 2.8 An Incantation (KTU 1.82) -- 2.9 A Fragmentary Text (KTU 1.166) -- 2.10 Conclusion of the Ugaritic Evidence and the Meaning of the Name "Rephaim" -- Chapter 3 The Phoenician Evidence -- 3.1 Introduction to the Phoenician Evidence -- 3.2 Belief System and Theophoric Evidence -- 3.3 The Tabnit and Eshmunazar Inscriptions (KAI 13 and KAI 14) -- 3.4 The Latin/Neo-Punic Bilingual Inscription from El-Amrūni (KAI 117) -- 3.5 Three Relevant Cases -- 3.5.1 The Case of Šdrpʾ -- 3.5.2 The Case of mrpʾ -- 3.5.3 The Case of "Phoenician ʿOg" -- 3.6 Conclusion of the Phoenician Evidence -- Chapter 4 The Biblical Evidence -- 4.1 Introduction to the Biblical Evidence -- 4.2 The Theophoric Evidence -- 4.3 Why Are the Rephaim Treated as Negative Characters in the Bible? -- 4.4 Two Main Traditions of Living Rephaim in the Chronicles of Israel -- 4.4.1 First Tradition: The Rephaim of the Transjordan -- 4.4.1.1 Genesis 14:5 -- 4.4.1.2 Deuteronomy 2:10-11, 20-21 -- 4.4.1.3 Deuteronomy 3:11 -- 4.4.1.4 The Land of the Rephaim -- 4.4.2 Second Tradition: The Rephaim West of the Jordan -- 4.4.2.1 Genesis 15:20 and Joshua 17:15 -- 4.4.2.2 2 Samuel 21:15-22 and 1 Chronicles 20:4-8 -- 4.4.2.3 Valley of Rephaim -- 4.4.3 Conclusion of the Two Traditions -- 4.5 The Dead Rephaim in Biblical Literature -- 4.5.1 Isaiah -- 4.5.1.1 Isaiah 14: Prophecy for the King of Babylon -- 4.5.1.2 Isaiah 17:4-8. |
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| ISBN: | 9004460861 |