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The Libations of Blood in Psalm 16:4

In: Vetus Testamentum
Author:
Jelle Verburg University of Oxford, St John’s College

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Online Publication Date:
05 Nov 2019
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Abstract

The “libations of blood” in Ps. 16:4 have been interpreted as a reference to Canaanite cultic practice. This short note suggests it is better understood against the background of Greek literature on necromancy.

Title:
The Libations of Blood in Psalm 16:4
Article Type:
Other
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1163/15685330-12341407
Language:
English
Pages:
759–764
Keywords:
Psalms; libations; blood; Greek; necromancy
In:
Vetus Testamentum
In:
Volume 70: Issue 4-5
Publisher:
Brill
E-ISSN:
1568-5330
Print ISSN:
0042-4935
Subjects:
Hebrew Bible, Biblical Studies, General, Jewish Studies

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