Tag Archives: Hezekiah
The Nehushtan
The Nehushtan is the name of a bronze serpent made by Moses in the wilderness and placed on a pole to cure the Israelites of the venomous bites of the fiery serpent. According to the story, the people of Israel sinned and spoke against God and against Moses. God deiced to punish them by sending [...]
Israelite Figurines: Toys or Religious Icons?
Animals and Humans Statistically, animal forms in Israel predominate those of human shape, and the majority of human forms are those of females. These female figurines have been labeled as the “Mother-goddess” or “Astarte” and since they go against the principal of aniconism (aversion to the use of icons) that the book of Deuteronomy describes, [...]
The Prophetic Voice at Judah’s End
The Reign of Kings and a Prophet In the years prior to the Babylonian destruction of the temple and city of Jerusalem, the Judahites had enjoyed a religious revival and cleansing that had been implemented by the hands of King Josiah (641-609 BCE) and had been encouraged by the voices of the kingdom’s prophets. This [...]
Married Deities: Asherah and Yahweh in Early Israelite Religion
Ancient Man’s View of the Heavenly Realms For the average ancient man it was common to envision the godly entities of the heavens in pairs. These pairs normally consisted of a husband-wife ratio which essentially reflected the importance of the family unit in ancient times. For it was the help and patronage of the family [...]
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