A Monster without a Name: Creating the Beast Known as Antiochus IV in Daniel 7

The strange beasts of Daniel 7 have generated multiple investigations exploring their biblical and ancient Near Eastern backgrounds. This article focuses on the purpose served by the beastly imagery rather than its source material. Using Monster Theory, the article argues that the author intentiona...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Heather Macumber
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Alberta Library 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Hebrew Scriptures
Online Access:https://jhsonline.org/index.php/jhs/article/view/29349