Vol. 42 No. 1 (1994)
Research Article

Multilingual Gods

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  • Anna Partington
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1179/nam.1994.42.1.13

Published 1994-03-01

Copyright (c) 1994 Maney

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Abstract

Abstract

The multilingual environment of the ancient Mediterranean and Near East is reflected in the principal names given to God in Hebrew literature. Application of our improved knowledge of the languages prevalent in the area during the three millennia BC shows that these names, far from being obscure or confused, have definite and logical meanings.

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