Centripetal-Centrifugal Forces in the Tower of Babel Narrative (Gen 11:1–9)
This article argues that the Tower of Babel’s narrative (Gen 11:1–9) serves as a counter narrative against the universalisation of language, territory and peoplehood identity. In addition, it perfectly fits the politics of Israelite identity formation throughout the book of Genesis. The argument is...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Afrikaans |
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Old Testament Society of South Africa
2022-12-01
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| Series: | Old Testament Essays |
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| Online Access: | https://ote-journal.otwsa-otssa.org.za/index.php/journal/article/view/525 |