Overview
Moses stands at the foundation of monotheism and thus of Western culture. He is not a historical figure, but a memory. This book by Jan Assmann examines historical memory and how factual and fictional events are preserved and reinterpreted in religions.
Contents
Assmann discusses the short monotheistic revolution of Pharaoh Akhenaten (1360-1340 BC) as the origin of Moses' monotheism. He then shows how Moses' followers branded the Egyptians as polytheistic idolaters, thereby creating the pattern that every 'counter-religion' condemns other faiths as untrue.
He analyzes this cycle of religious dispute with historical sources, from the Bible and Renaissance discussions to Freud's 'Moses and Monotheism'. In doing so, Assmann provides a profound insight into the interplay between history and cultural identity.
Target audience and use
- Language: Dutch
- Suitable for: education, science, and self-study
- Focus: history, religion, cultural identity
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