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Sarai: Is She the Goddess of Ancient Israel?

Sarai: Is She the Goddess of Ancient Israel?

Hardcover

Religion General Bible Studies

Publisher Price: $30.00

ISBN10: 1725298899
ISBN13: 9781725298897
Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Published: Jun 29 2021
Pages: 74
Weight: 0.52
Height: 0.25 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Who was the mother goddess of the ancient religion of Israel, the spouse of the god Yahweh? Archaeological and literary-biblical studies refer to her as Asherah, yet, they cannot explain why this name is not mentioned in the book of Genesis, a book that portrays the formation of Israel's religion. In this groundbreaking book, Dvora Lederman-Daniely provides an answer to this enigmatic question. Based on meticulous research she argues the goddess's name does appear in the book of Genesis but it is concealed within the name of the first human matriarch of the people of Israel: Sarai. Deciphering and identifying the forgotten and censored name of the divine spouse of Yahweh opens the door to a revolutionary understanding of the relationship between Yahweh and the people of Israel, as perceived during the formation of the Hebrew people. Moreover, biblical images and metaphors are stripped back and their outrageous mythological content is laid bare. Through careful argument Lederman-Daniely excavates the very origins of Jewish customs and decrees exposing how they embody the ancient worship of a goddess who was Yahweh's spouse.

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