Did Moses Exist? The Myth of the Israelite Lawgiver
Did Moses Exist? The Myth of the Israelite Lawgiver by D. M. Murdock
English | Mar. 27, 2014 | ISBN: 0979963184 | 663 Pages | EPUB | 8 MB
English | Mar. 27, 2014 | ISBN: 0979963184 | 663 Pages | EPUB | 8 MB
The biblical figure of Moses has been the center of fascination for over 2,000 years, but what do we actually know about him? Was he a real person? Did the Exodus truly happen? Or is the story in the Pentateuch a mythical account written centuries after the alleged events?
Why does Moses's story resemble that of other, older lawgivers and legendary predecessors? Why are there so many elements of sun and wine god myths in the tale of Moses? What does the focus on the serpent in his story signify? Who were Yahweh and the Elohim?
Did Moses Exist? includes:
Maps and 126 illustrations
Extensive bibliography, table of contents and index
Hundreds of footnotes and citations from primary sources in multiple languages
Best modern scholarship from credentialed authorities
Did Moses Exist? provides a massive amount of information from antiquity about the world's religious traditions and mythology, including how solar myths, wine cultivation and fertility cults have shaped the Bible and Judaism. This book may be the most comprehensive study to date, using the best scholarship and state-of-the-art research methods.