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