Kingship, struggle, and creation: the story of Chaoskampf

[摘要] When Hermann Gunkel first put forward the idea of \(Chaoskampf\) he concentrated on how a struggle between a god and chaos results in creation. Subsequent scholars, such as Rebecca Watson, too have viewed the motif’s theme as being about creation. This study uses texts from the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, Babylon, Mari, and Ugarit to show that kingship is a major theme in \(Chaoskampf\) texts. This study dismantles the current approach to \(Chaoskampf\) showing that it is an evolving, and changing motif used throughout the Ancient Near East to validate kingship.

[发布机构] University:University of Birmingham;Department:School of History and Cultures, Department of Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology (CAHA)

[关键词] B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion;B Philosophy (General)