Elohism

/ˈɛloʊhɪzəm/ noun

Definition

The theological belief system or view based on the use and understanding of Elohim; scholarly interpretation of texts using Elohim as the divine name.

Etymology

From Elohim plus -ism (a system of belief or practice), used by biblical scholars to describe the theological framework associated with the Elohim source in scripture.

Kelly Says

Biblical scholars discovered that the Old Testament seems to be stitched together from different ancient texts—some called God 'Elohim,' others called him 'YHWH,' and figuring out which author wrote what became a whole field of study.

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