Yahweh and the Gods and Goddesses of Canaan by John Day

Yahweh and the Gods and Goddesses of Canaan

John Day examines how ancient Israelite religion emerged from and distinguished itself within the wider religious world of Canaan. This substantial scholarly study follows the relationships among Yahweh, El, Baal, Asherah, Astarte, Anat, and other deities named in biblical and ancient Near Eastern traditions.

Inside this study

• Canaanite gods and goddesses and their place in early Israelite religion
• Astral and underworld deities in Canaanite and Hebrew tradition
• How Israelite monotheism developed through cultural and theological change
• Context for readers studying the Hebrew Bible, comparative mythology, and ancient religion

Format

This is a digital PDF edition for personal reading on a compatible phone, tablet, computer, or e-reader. No physical book is shipped.