The Structure of the Final Hymnic-Poetic Unit on the Merenptah Stela

The structure of the final hymnic-poetic unit on the Merenptah stela has been crucial in the current discussion over the origin of Israel. This study appraises the latest suggestion by J.K. Hoffmeier (1997) and seeks to combine the grammatical interpretation with terminological, geographical, and co...

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Published in:Zeitschrift für die alttestamentliche wissenschaft 2004-01, Vol.116 (1), p.75-81
Main Author: HASEL, Michael G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Archaeology
Cities
Egyptian civilization
Ethnicity
Exegesis and biblical criticism
General subjects
History and sciences of religions
Inscriptions
Old testament
Writers
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Summary:The structure of the final hymnic-poetic unit on the Merenptah stela has been crucial in the current discussion over the origin of Israel. This study appraises the latest suggestion by J.K. Hoffmeier (1997) and seeks to combine the grammatical interpretation with terminological, geographical, and conceptual considerations. Rather than contradicting earlier proposals these latest grammatical observations enhance and even bolster the interpretation that Israel was located within the region Canaan/Hurru and that it was an entity powerful enough to be mentioned alongside the major cities of Ashkelon, Gezer, and Yenoam.
ISSN:0044-2526
1613-0103
DOI:10.1515/zatw.2004.005