Genesis 14 and “The Four Quarters”

The first twelve verses of this episode describe an event which was representative of the relationship of the Assyrian Empire with vassal states. Four kings invade a rebel state, subdue it, and take hostages. These events reflect what the writer regards as the typical behaviour of kings both invader...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Alice Deken
Format: Article
Language:Afrikaans
Published: OTSSA 2018-04-01
Series:Old Testament Essays
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