Religious Beliefs of the Sons of Israel in Ancient Times (Embodiment and Anthropomorphism as Examples)

Abstract

Abstract:

This research presents and analyzes the religious beliefs of the sons of Israel in ancient times (embodiment and anthropomorphism as examples). It consists of two main sections. The first section provides an introduction to the sons of Israel and a brief overview of their ancient historical periods. The second section discusses embodiment and anthropomorphism among the sons of Israel.

From the overall research, it is evident that the belief that God Almighty has a physical form and resembles His creatures, especially humans, emerged among the sons of Israel during their presence in Egypt, specifically after the end of the Hyksos rule in Egypt in the early 16th century BCE. They continued to hold this belief for a short period after their exodus from Egypt in the late 13th century BCE, as well as at various times during the period of the Judges and during the divided kingdom era (922-587 BCE), and throughout other ancient historical periods.