Yahwism

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• The account of the hereditary monarchy in 1 and 2 Samuel and 1 Kings suggests that violence and unrighteousness (hamas) increased as syncretism between Yahwism and the surrounding pagan cults accelerated.

  Academic text (1997)

• The account of Solomon's succession in 1 Kings implies that a significant portion of his wisdom was bequeathed to him by his father David, whose political values towards the end of his life are represented as contradicting the standards established earlier by prophetic Yahwism.

  Academic text (1997)

• Moreover, there is little in the account to suggest that any special principles of Yahwism associated with "righteousness" played any role at all in Solomon's succession.

  Academic text (1997)

• The principal actors (David's "servants" and David himself) in this plot all seem to act less out of a concern for any principles of "righteousness" associated with Yahwism than out of self-interest.

  Academic text (1997)

• On the other hand, Voegelin implies the "pragmatic situation" Solomon faced in effect justified such modifications to Yahwism. See Voegelin, Order and History, 316-20.

  Academic text (1997)

• The tribute and praise that Scripture records Solomon receiving from pagans as the Israelite empire extended its regional hegemony can also be seen as confirming that his political wisdom is of dubious value to Yahwism.

  Academic text (1997)

• The beliefs of Yahwism focus on the covenant between Yahweh and the Israelites.

• Devotees of Yahwism hold sacred texts that narrate the laws and teachings given by Yahweh.

Synonyms

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Israelitism

vsYahwism

• Archaic

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Religion, culture, and practices of the Jewish people, especially in ancient times

focuses specifically on worship and beliefs centered on the God of ancient Israel

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