Moses' Tent of Meeting - A Theological Interface between Qenite Yahwism and the Israelite Religion

In the Pentateuch, the appellation ʾōhel mȏʿēd denotes both the Israelite tabernacle and the tent of meeting evoked in Exod 18, 7-12; Exod 33,7-11; Num 27,1-23 and Deut 31,14-15. The latter venue, exclusively associated with the figure of Moses, is characterized by the absence of priestly function,...

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Auteur principal: Amzalag, Nisim 1962- (Auteur)
Type de support: Électronique Article
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: Taylor & Francis [2019]
Dans: Scandinavian journal of the Old Testament
Année: 2019, Volume: 33, Numéro: 2, Pages: 298-317
Sujets / Chaînes de mots-clés standardisés:B Bible. Exodus 18,7-12 / Bible. Numeri 27,1-23 / Moses / Bible. Exodus 33,7-11 / Bible. Deuteronomium 31,14-15 / Sacrifice (Religion) / Dialogue / Tradition / Tabernacle / Beginning (Philosophy) / Timna
Classifications IxTheo:HB Ancien Testament
HD Judaïsme ancien
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Résumé:In the Pentateuch, the appellation ʾōhel mȏʿēd denotes both the Israelite tabernacle and the tent of meeting evoked in Exod 18, 7-12; Exod 33,7-11; Num 27,1-23 and Deut 31,14-15. The latter venue, exclusively associated with the figure of Moses, is characterized by the absence of priestly function, cultic service, sacrifices, and ritual. The involvement of Jethro in its inauguration (Exodus 18), together with its metallurgical affinities and its similarities with the tent-sanctuary found in Timna (southern Arabah), suggest that the tent is borrowed from Qenite Yahwistic traditions. The importance of this shrine is revealed by its being the site of dialogue with the deity and the consequent elaboration of Israelite legislation (the Law of Moses). It is also reflected by the transfer to the Israelite Tabernacle (miškān) of some of its essential characteristics. It is concluded that, instead of reflecting an Israelite tradition parallel to that of the Tabernacle, Moses' tent of meeting expresses in the Pentateuch the transitory phase of emergence of the Israelite religion from primeval Qenite Yahwism.
ISSN:1502-7244
Contient:Enthalten in: Scandinavian journal of the Old Testament
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/09018328.2019.1686289