RT Article
T1 Yahweh : the God of Sun?
JF Journal for the study of the Old Testament
VO 21
IS 71
SP 89
OP 106
A1 Wiggins, Steve A.
LA English
PB Sage
YR 1996
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1777008204
AB This article is an attempt to demonstrate that many unwarranted assumptions have been made regarding the identification of Yahweh with the sun. Four primary areas of evidence used to argue for solar-Yahwism are re-examined. The first area of evidence is archaeological finds; these are noted as being often ambiguous. The second piece of evidence is the alleged solar alignment of Solomon's temple. The third set of evidence comes from theophoric names with solar elements which are of limited information for ancient religion. Biblical passages which refer to Yahweh and the sun are the fourth area explored. Alternative explanations are offered for each passage.
DO 10.1177/030908929602107107