Date of Award
Summer 2008
Document Type
Dissertation - Restricted
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Theology
First Advisor
Schmitt, John J.
Second Advisor
Dempsey, Deirdre A.
Third Advisor
Pace, Sharon
Abstract
This dissertation deals with the figure of Moses, the breaking of the tablets in Exod 32, and the cultural background that is likely for this biblical scene. While most commentaries focus the majority of their analysis on the golden calf created in Exod 32, this dissertation will concentrate on the first tablets of the Ten Commandments. Although the Bible is filled with stories of people practicing idolatry, the tablets are described as being unique and special, and therefore worthy of discussion.
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