Moses as Pharaoh’s Equal - Horns and All
The article explores the depiction of Moses with horns in Exodus 34 and suggests that in its original context, this portrayal was meant to emphasize Moses as Pharaoh's equal. Topics include the interpretation of "horns" in ancient Egyptian art, the subversion of Egyptian beliefs in th...
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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2023
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Biblical archaeology review
Year: 2023, Volume: 49, Issue: 3, Pages: 60-62 |
| Further subjects: | B
INTERPRETATION (Philosophy)
B MOSES (Biblical leader) B Biblical Criticism B EGYPTIAN art B HORNS (Anatomy) |
| Summary: | The article explores the depiction of Moses with horns in Exodus 34 and suggests that in its original context, this portrayal was meant to emphasize Moses as Pharaoh's equal. Topics include the interpretation of "horns" in ancient Egyptian art, the subversion of Egyptian beliefs in the biblical narrative, and the broader implications of Moses being depicted as Pharaoh's equal in the context of the Exodus story. |
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| ISSN: | 0098-9444 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Biblical archaeology review
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