Abstract
A large part of this thesis consists of an
examination of Judges ch. 5 in the light of the
Versions, Rashi and Kimchi. In addition, the tribal
situation, religious cohesiveness of Israel, as well as
the historical context and date of the battle against
Sisera, are examined. The Song of Deborah presents a
unique situation in the period of the Judges in which
an alliance of many tribes participated in a concerted
action. These tribes are designated by the name
'Israel'. The God of Israel is known as Yahweh, Israel
is the people of Yahweh, and the religious unity of
Israel is based upon a common religious faith in
Yahweh. The Song does not represent Israel as a system
of twelve tribes or as having its cohesiveness in an
amphictyony. This historical battle against Sisera
depicted in the Song probably occurred at a time late
in the period of the Judges, at the end of the 12th
century B.C. or early in the 11th century B.C.
Type
Thesis, PhD Doctor of Philosophy
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