The Hebrew Goddess demonstrates that the Jewish religion, far from being pure monotheism, contained from earliest times strong polytheistic elements, chief of which was the cult of the mother goddess. Lucidly written and richly illustrated, this third edition contains new chapters of the Shekhina. Carefully researched, well-written, and well-illustrated, this book is an interesting and invaluable contribution to Jewish Studies.-- "Library Journal"This brilliant essay on goddess worship in Judaism written by an anthropologist represents a major contribution to comparative religion.--James Preston "Encyclopedia of Religion" Contraportada The Hebrew Goddess demonstrates that the Jewish religion, far from being pure monotheism, contained from earliest times strong polytheistic elements, chief of which was the cult of the mother goddess. Lucidly written and richly illustrated, this third edition contains new chapters on the Shekhina. Biografía del autor Raphael Patai (1911-1996) was a prominent cultural anthropologist, historian, and biblical scholar of international reputation. He was the author of more than three dozen books on Jewish and Arab culture, history, politics, psychology, and folklore.
- Libro Impreso
- Edición: 3
- Editorial: Vintage
- Autor: Patai, Author Raphael
