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Most Christians seem unaware that the OT had been revised and extensively edited many times before the time of Jesus, but this is obvious to the observant scholar of the current text. Written Jewish history confirms this editing was done. Archaeology proves that the Jews were polytheistic through a large part of their history. They were released from the Babylonian captivity about 459 BCE by the Persians, subsequently their religion was greatly influenced by the monotheistic Persian religion of Zoroastrianism. Shortly after this time Ezra and his associates edited the OT deleting most references to the gods and goddesses of the Jews’ previous polytheism.
The Jews were originally a branch of the Canaanites (whom the Greeks called Phoenicians), this is obvious because their Hebrew language is derived from the Canaanite language and has also been proven by archaeology. The Canaanites had a very complex pantheon of gods and goddesses. El was the father of the gods and references to him can still be found in the OT (eg El Shaddai - El the almighty). Asherah was his wife.
One of their numerous children was Yahweh who was El’s cup bearer (wine waiter). Later Asherah became Yahweh’s wife (sacred incest). Yahweh eventually evolved into the deity that Christians call ‘god the father’.
Small household votive idols of the happy couple, Yahweh and Asherah are common archaeological finds on the sites of ancient Jewish houses in Israel. They date up until at least the times of the Davidic monarchies (about 1000 BCE).

So why do Christians ignore and do no honour to god’s father El, his mother-wife Asherah, and all his numerous sacred siblings?

Please do not answer this question with Biblical quotes, as they are irrelevant in this context.

2007-11-05 14:35:00 · 15 answers · asked by Vermin 5 in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

as Adam D asked
I am a British National and long term resident of Australia and am agnostic

2007-11-05 14:47:53 · update #1

15 answers

I gave you a star because the information you gave is interesting, but links to your sources would be appreciated.

2007-11-05 14:49:47 · answer #1 · answered by YY4Me 7 · 0 1

Wow. Where did you get this from? It sounds really way out man.

2007-11-05 22:42:42 · answer #2 · answered by Bibs 7 · 1 0

Did you know that the fly is a symbol of death, corruption and disease in the Bible? Nice avatar pic.

2007-11-05 22:41:44 · answer #3 · answered by Last Ent Wife (RCIA) 7 · 2 0

wow could this question be any longer?

This is totally your song.

19th Nervous Breakdown - Rolling Stones



You're the kind of person
You meet at certain dismal dull affairs.
Center of a crowd, talking much too loud
Running up and down the stairs.
Well, it seems to me that you have seen too much in too few years.
And though you've tried you just can't hide
Your eyes are edged with tears.

You better stop
Look around
Here it comes, here it comes, here it comes, here it comes
Here comes your nine-teenth nervous breakdown.

2007-11-05 22:39:02 · answer #4 · answered by Maestro 3 · 5 4

You are misguided about the word of God. None of your rant is true..nor does it make sense.

2007-11-05 23:26:06 · answer #5 · answered by Eartha Q 6 · 0 2

Your context and comments are considered irrelevant to the issue because you have no basis to prove it. You should hve written your basis to prove you comments which are considered false. To prove it, please write down your sources.
jtm

2007-11-05 22:44:50 · answer #6 · answered by Jesus M 7 · 1 2

"Please do not answer this question with Biblical quotes, as they are irrelevant in this context"

Would that be in the context of "I like to make up history"? Why not show us a few quotes of your own to back this stuff up?

2007-11-05 22:41:27 · answer #7 · answered by Cuchulain 6 · 1 3

Basically, most don't know the history, and wouldn't probably believe it, even with substantial evidence. Sorry.....

2007-11-05 22:40:24 · answer #8 · answered by Senioritis_is_already_kicking_in 1 · 2 2

just wondering what country and religion are you?

2007-11-05 22:39:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2 0

Actually, I find this VERY intriguing.

Can you provide me a source? Please and thank you!!!!

2007-11-05 22:40:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2 1

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