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Ancient Judaism

Ancient Judaism. Modern Biblical Scholarship. Baruch Spinoza Theologica-Political Treatise 1670. Biblical Archaeology 20 th Century. The Documentary Hypothesis. J – Yahweh E – Elohim D – Deuteronomy P – Priestly. Abraham. The Exodus. A Tale of Two Gods. Yahweh. El.

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Ancient Judaism

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  1. Ancient Judaism

  2. Modern Biblical Scholarship Baruch Spinoza Theologica-Political Treatise1670 Biblical Archaeology 20th Century

  3. The Documentary Hypothesis J – Yahweh E – Elohim D – Deuteronomy P – Priestly

  4. Abraham

  5. The Exodus

  6. A Tale of Two Gods • Yahweh • El

  7. Hebrew Monotheism Polytheism – Worship of many gods Henotheism – Belief in many gods but worship of only one Monotheism – Belief in only one God

  8. The Character of the Hebrew God Tribal war god god of justice & law universal God of mercy

  9. Kings and Priests

  10. The Prophets • Nathan vs. David • Elijah vs Ahab & Jezebel

  11. Prophetic Theology All are equal before God Priests and their rituals are not terribly important Justice and compassion are central Care for the poor, needy and vulnerable A tale of Two Theologies Royal Theology The King is God's chosen leader Priests run the religion Rituals are central Obey the king and don't ask questions

  12. Zoroastrianism • One Good God vs. An evil immortal figure • Life after death • Final judgment • Heaven and Hell • Angels and Demons

  13. Greek Philosophy The First Cause (Arche) Eternal Anaxamanies – Apeiron (the infinite) The Stoics & Neo-Platonists – Ton Theous (God) Philo Judeas (25 CE – 90CE)

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