Eisenbrauns has reprinted in convenient paperback this standard work on Ugaritic religion by the well-known Ugaritologist, del Olmo Lete. The book discusses the role of the priests, kings, gods, and common man in the ritual and religion of the Canaanites. Based upon the texts from Ugarit, this work updates previous studies by Prof. del Olmo Lete, and includes new texts, citations, and his most recent analysis of the material.

This masterly book is the climax of over twenty-five years of study of the impact of Canaanite religion and mythology on ancient Israel and the Old Testament. It is John Day's magnum opus in which he sets forth all his main arguments and conclusions on the subject. The work considers in detail the relationship between Yahweh and the various gods and goddesses of Canaan, including the leading gods El and Baal, the great goddesses (Asherah, Astarte and Anat), astral deities (Sun, Moon and Lucifer), and underworld deities (Mot, Resheph, Molech and the Rephaim). Day assesses both what Yahwism assimilated from these deities and what it came to reject. More generally he discusses the impact of Canaanite polytheism on ancient Israel and how monotheism was eventually achieved.

Annotation The essays contained in this book are preliminary studies directed toward a new synthesis of the history of the religion of Israel. Each study is addressed to a special and, in the authors view, unsolved problem in the description of Israel's religious development.

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Professor Albright speaks to a new generation of scholars through this reprint of his classic work contrasting Israelite and Canaanite religions. The five chapters were originally presented as seven lectures and discuss Poetry and Prose, the Patriarchal Background, Canaanite Religion in the Early Bronze Age, the Struggle between Yahweh and the Gods of Canaan, and the Religious Cultures of Israel and Phoenicia.

Have you ever wondered about the gods and religion of ancient Canaan? Do you want to know more about its religion and mythology? This book explores the history and beliefs of the Canaanites from their earliest recorded beginnings through to their absorption into the larger ancient Near Eastern religious and cultural traditions. In this easy-to-read and comprehensive guide, you will learn about the gods and goddesses of Canaanite mythology, as well as the religious beliefs and practices of the people. In this book, you will: · Discover the history of Canaanite religion and their relationship to other Near Eastern cultures · Explore the gods, goddesses, and heroes of Canaanite mythology · Learn about the cosmology, or view of the heavens, of ancient Canaanites · Gain insight into their religious beliefs and practices, including festivals and offerings · Better understand this fascinating, less-known culture. This is an essential guide for anyone interested in the religion and mythology of ancient Canaan. While this book is not intended to be a comprehensive academic text, it is an informative and entertaining introduction that brings the gods and mythology of the Canaanites to life