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What is the symbolism of horses in Canaanite sun worship?
In the Book of Kings it says:
"He [King Josiah] did away with the horses that the kings of Judah had dedicated to the sun, at the entrance of the House of the LORD, near the chamber of the eunuch Nathan-melech, which was in the precincts. He burned…
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Was there a concept of bringing about a perfect world in ancient pagan religions?
I was wondering whether there was a concept of bringing about a perfected world in ancient pagan religions, whether as something the gods were expected to do, something that mankind was expected to do, or a combination of both. I'm wondering…
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Are El in Judaism and El in the Canaanite Religion the same god?
El is the name of the supreme deity in the Canaanite Religion, and is also one of names of the God in Judaism and Christianity. I want to know are these 'El's the same god?
I am finding the source of monotheism, and I want to know was Judaism evolve…
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