17 - Sons of Anat: The Roots of the Israelite Religion Pt. 1
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The Ugaritic Texts provide us with the internal world of the Canaanite worshippers of Baal and Asherah. The faith we are often warned against in the Tanakh. But their mythology contains the roots of the Israelite faith, which would eventually become Judaism. In this episode we look at the warrior/seductress Anat, who holds the key to the connection.  RetrospectA podcast where three guys from different walks of life come together and talk.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify
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