Yahweh—God of the Hebrews

Explore how ancient peoples, particularly the Hebrews, developed their understanding of God from believing in countless nature spirits to embracing a single, supreme Creator. This fascinating transformation was shaped by Egyptian wisdom, Babylonian theology, and a mysterious priest-king named Melchizedek who established a revolutionary monotheistic tradition in ancient Salem. The paper reveals how various cultures' beliefs merged and evolved to lay the groundwork for modern Western religious thought.