King Manasseh and Child Sacrifice: Biblical Distortions of Historical Realities, 1st Edition

The Hebrew Bible portrays King Manasseh and child sacrifice as the most reprehensible person and the most objectionable practice within the story of ‘Israel'. This monograph suggests that historically, neither were as deviant as the Hebrew Bible appears to insist. Through careful historical reconstruction, it is argued that Manasseh was one of Judah's most successful monarchs, and child sacrifice played a central role in ancient Judahite religious practice. The biblical writers, motivated by ideological concerns, have thus deliberately distorted the truth about Manasseh and child sacrifice.\nKing Manasseh and Child Sacrifice: Biblical Distortions of Historical Realities 1st Edition is written by Francesca Stavrakopoulou and published by De Gruyter. ISBNs for King Manasseh and Child Sacrifice are 9783110899641, 3110899647 and the print ISBNs are 9783110179941, 3110179946.