The Libations of Blood in Psalm 16:4
The “libations of blood” in Ps. 16:4 have been interpreted as a reference to Canaanite cultic practice. This short note suggests it is better understood against the background of Greek literature on necromancy.
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Brill
[2019]
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| In: |
Vetus Testamentum
Year: 2020, Volume: 70, Issue: 4/5, Pages: 759-764 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Greeks
/ Necromancy
/ Libation
/ Blood
/ Psalms
/ Bible. Psalmen 16,4
/ Sacrifice
/ Necromania
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| RelBib Classification: | BE Greco-Roman religions HB Old Testament HD Early Judaism HH Archaeology |
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| Summary: | The “libations of blood” in Ps. 16:4 have been interpreted as a reference to Canaanite cultic practice. This short note suggests it is better understood against the background of Greek literature on necromancy. |
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| ISSN: | 1568-5330 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Vetus Testamentum
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1163/15685330-12341407 |