Okay, so were the ancient Israelites polytheists or not? What a wonderfully direct and pointed question. The answer, as you might have suspected, is much less direct and pointed: it depends. What do we mean when we use the word ‘polytheist?’ If you’ve been following along in the series, you’ll know that I’ve been focusing …
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Context Clues – Polytheism Pt 8
Do you believe in ghosts? What an interesting question. It’s one we can answer in a number of different ways, and whatever answer we provide will offer an insight into the way we think and view the world. How would I answer the question? I would respond as I often do, by saying: “It depends.” …
