I am enjoying reading your series very much. Any argument for the existence of a just and true Creator is especially timely in these days!
There is one point I wish to query however, when you say the theological shift with the Hebrews happened with the prophets - no, it happened with Abraham. (Genesis).
Abraham knew one God. His legitimate descendants also, even when slaves in Egypt. Moses after an encounter with the 'I Am' (note the singular) led the captives out of Egypt, got given the 10 Commandments en route to the Promised Land, and the first Commandment is a confirmation - 'you shall have no other gods before Me'. (Deuteronomy).
The prophetic writings are all about warning Israel what happens when you worship other gods, (which they did), and the resultant consequences!
That is indeed what the bible says. Perhaps I have got the order wrong here, but the next two entries are going to be about how I think about the old and new testaments.
I am enjoying reading your series very much. Any argument for the existence of a just and true Creator is especially timely in these days!
There is one point I wish to query however, when you say the theological shift with the Hebrews happened with the prophets - no, it happened with Abraham. (Genesis).
Abraham knew one God. His legitimate descendants also, even when slaves in Egypt. Moses after an encounter with the 'I Am' (note the singular) led the captives out of Egypt, got given the 10 Commandments en route to the Promised Land, and the first Commandment is a confirmation - 'you shall have no other gods before Me'. (Deuteronomy).
The prophetic writings are all about warning Israel what happens when you worship other gods, (which they did), and the resultant consequences!
That is indeed what the bible says. Perhaps I have got the order wrong here, but the next two entries are going to be about how I think about the old and new testaments.
Looking forward. Many thanks.