Deuteronomy & the Meaning of 'Monotheism [Paperback]

Nathan Macdonald (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2003 | ISBN-10: 3161480546 | ISBN-13: 978-3161480546

Nathan MacDonald examines the meaning and significance of "monotheism" in ancient Israel, through an analysis of specific texts in Deuteronomy. He takes a different approach to the debate about monotheism that has been raging in Old Testament studies for the last twenty years, and raises important questions for that debate. Contents include: The Origin and Meaning of "Monotheism"; Yhwh, Our God, Yhwh is One: Confessing "Monotheism"; So Love Yhwh, Your God: "Monotheism as Devoted Love; Recite Them: Remembering "Monotheism"; Hear O Israel: "Monotheism" and Election; Bind Them as a Sign: "Monotheism" and Idolatry; Conclusion: Bread not Stone.

#outer_postBodyPS { display: none; } #psGradient { display: none; } #psPlaceHolder { display: none; } #psExpand { display: none; } Nathan MacDonald examines the meaning and significance of "monotheism" in ancient Israel, through an analysis of specific texts in Deuteronomy. He takes a different approach to the debate about monotheism that has been raging in Old Testament studies for the last twenty years, and raises important questions for that debate. Contents include: The Origin and Meaning of "Monotheism"; Yhwh, Our God, Yhwh is One: Confessing "Monotheism"; So Love Yhwh, Your God: "Monotheism as Devoted Love; Recite Them: Remembering "Monotheism"; Hear O Israel: "Monotheism" and Election; Bind Them as a Sign: "Monotheism" and Idolatry; Conclusion: Bread not Stone.