Economic implications of the Deuteronomistic reform and the elimination of the Goddess Asherah
Thesis
Breingan, Lucienne Elise. (2014). Economic implications of the Deuteronomistic reform and the elimination of the Goddess Asherah [Thesis]. https://doi.org/10.4226/66/5a9cb6f6b0b79
Authors | Breingan, Lucienne Elise |
---|---|
Qualification name | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Abstract | This thesis explores the economic rationale behind the Deuteronomistic reforms of centralisation and aniconism, as demonstrated through the biblical texts and extra-biblical material. The aniconistic centralised Temple complex promoted by Dtr was a repository of wealth, power, and influence, which was threatened by the iconographic system of shrines and temples spread throughout the Judahite and Israelite areas. This is evidenced through the economic underpinnings of the society which have contributed to these 'reforms', such as the development of an ethnos Israel and the fiscal manipulation of the temple complex and system of tithing. The iconography of the goddess Asherah is used as an example of this, but other forms of iconography associated with the early cult of YHWH are also considered. |
Year | 2014 |
Publisher | Australian Catholic University |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.4226/66/5a9cb6f6b0b79 |
Research Group | School of Theology |
Final version | |
Publication dates | 31 Dec 2014 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8q916/economic-implications-of-the-deuteronomistic-reform-and-the-elimination-of-the-goddess-asherah
Download files
275
total views687
total downloads10
views this month9
downloads this month