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Ugaritic Ephod and Teraphim Analysis by Luke Hanscom is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses a passage from Ugaritic literature that mentions the words "ephod" and "teraphim". The author argues that: 1) The word "teraphim" has nothing to do with the biblical teraphim and is instead derived from a Ugaritic word meaning "to sag". 2) The "ephod" referred to is a simple garment worn by both women and men, not the special garment of the high priest. 3) The passage uses imagery of the heavens wearing out like a garment to refer to the destruction of a mythical serpent monster
- Author
- Luke Hanscom
- Language
- EN