In this talk, we will explore the conceptualization of deity in antiquity, and particularly how ideas about divinity are reflected in the presentation of God in the Hebrew Bible.
The Ancient Israelites worshiped God within the broader context of religious expression in the ancient Near East, and yet the Israelites are generally perceived as devoted to the biblical God, YHVH, exclusively. In this talk, we will explore the conceptualization of deity in antiquity, and particularly how ideas about divinity are reflected in the presentation of God in the Hebrew Bible. Join us as we evaluate what it meant to follow the one biblical God, and gain a deeper understanding of the landscape of practice in the ancient world.
This program is funded by the Pines School of Graduate Studies in partnership with the Klau Library.
To join us for the (free!) catered lunch, please make sure you have registered for this event.
Bill T. Arnold (PhD, Hebrew Union College) is Paul S. Amos Professor of Old Testament Interpretation at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. He is the author or editor of more than a dozen books, including Ancient Israel’s History, Who Were the Babylonians?, Encountering the Old Testament, Encountering the Book of Genesis, Dictionary of the Old Testament: Historical Books, A Guide to Biblical Hebrew Syntax, and a commentary on 1 and 2 Samuel.
