“And You Became Mine” (Ezek 16:8): Good and Evil in a Narcissistic God
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Scholars have defended the cruel behavior of biblical god as being justified, due to supposition God perfectly omnipotent and infallible. However, one cannot be obtuse depictions Yhwh himself about his feelings actions, expressed through narratives brought forth by emissaries, prophets. When observing prophecies Ezekiel, for example, a modern psychological lens, God’s relationship with subjects, especially offspring—the nation Israel—reveals clear patterns malignant narcissistic behavior. This study proposes that evil is an immanent part nature in Hebrew Bible. The texts make no effort disguise towards chosen one, resonates would define evil. Moreover, reflect willingness followers acknowledge their situation trapped abusive vicious patron.
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عنوان ژورنال: Religions
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2077-1444']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/rel13100967