Quote:Although no single biblical passage contains a complete definition of idolatry, the subject is addressed in numerous passages, so that idolatry may be summarized as the worship of idols or images; the worship of polytheistic gods by use of idols or images; the worship of created things (trees, rocks, animals, astronomical bodies, or another human being); and the use of idols in the worship of God (YHWH Elohim, the God of Israel).[2] In the New Testament covetousness (greed) is defined as idolatry.[3] When the commandment was given, opportunities to participate in the honor or worship of idols abounded, and the religions of Canaanite tribes neighboring the Israelites often centered on a carefully constructed and maintained cult idol.[4] However, according to the book of Deuteronomy the Israelites were strictly warned to neither adopt nor adapt any of the religious practices of the peoples around them.[5]

Hmmm, but by whom?

Quote:Although no single biblical passage contains a complete definition of idolatry, the subject is addressed in numerous passages, so that idolatry may be summarized as the worship of idols or images; the worship of polytheistic gods by use of idols or images; the worship of created things (trees, rocks, animals, astronomical bodies, or another human being); and the use of idols in the worship of God (YHWH Elohim, the God of Israel).[2] In the New Testament covetousness (greed) is defined as idolatry.[3] When the commandment was given, opportunities to participate in the honor or worship of idols abounded, and the religions of Canaanite tribes neighboring the Israelites often centered on a carefully constructed and maintained cult idol.[4] However, according to the book of Deuteronomy the Israelites were strictly warned to neither adopt nor adapt any of the religious practices of the peoples around them.[5]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thou_shalt...aven_image

That was a big no-no.

Hmmm, but by whom?

Quote:Although no single biblical passage contains a complete definition of idolatry, the subject is addressed in numerous passages, so that idolatry may be summarized as the worship of idols or images; the worship of polytheistic gods by use of idols or images; the worship of created things (trees, rocks, animals, astronomical bodies, or another human being); and the use of idols in the worship of God (YHWH Elohim, the God of Israel).[2] In the New Testament covetousness (greed) is defined as idolatry.[3] When the commandment was given, opportunities to participate in the honor or worship of idols abounded, and the religions of Canaanite tribes neighboring the Israelites often centered on a carefully constructed and maintained cult idol.[4] However, according to the book of Deuteronomy the Israelites were strictly warned to neither adopt nor adapt any of the religious practices of the peoples around them.[5]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thou_shalt...aven_image

That was a big no-no.

Very interesting, thank you. I recall there's another possible depiction found on a pottery shard, you can see it here:

https://www.bibleodyssey.org/en/tools/im...ah-drawing

LoP Guest  Wrote: (08-01-2020 04:40 PM)

Hmmm, but by whom?


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thou_shalt...aven_image

That was a big no-no.

They're here among us. Have always been.

Quote:Dating the Ten Commandments involves an interpretation of their purpose. Some scholars propose a date between the 16th and 13th centuries BC because Exodus and Deuteronomy connect the Ten Commandments with Moses and the Sinai Covenant between Yahweh and Israel. For those who regard the Ten Commandments as an epitome of prophetic teachings, the date would be some time after Amos and Hosea (after 750 BC).

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Ten-Commandments

So, my question to you, is, who were the sinners that did that?

Moses coined, Yaweh, as the name of God to his people, He handed down the commandments, that forbid graven images and idol worship.

Not very human if you ask me.



https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/...claim.html


A handful of 3000-year-old 'male' clay heads unearthed in Israel may reveal the earliest depiction of God's face, an archaeologist says.

The figurines were excavated along side small horse statues and represent a bearded man with a flat-topped head, protruding features, ear holes for jewelry and topped with a crown.

The controversial claim comes from professor Yosef Garfinkel, who references Bible scriptures of God riding a horse to add weight to this theory.

Not very human if you ask me.



https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/...claim.html


A handful of 3000-year-old 'male' clay heads unearthed in Israel may reveal the earliest depiction of God's face, an archaeologist says.

The figurines were excavated along side small horse statues and represent a bearded man with a flat-topped head, protruding features, ear holes for jewelry and topped with a crown.

The controversial claim comes from professor Yosef Garfinkel, who references Bible scriptures of God riding a horse to add weight to this theory.