Gods Doomed to Death. Psalm 82 as a Testimony of the Birth of Monotheism

The paper examines the beginnings of biblical monotheism. author indicates period Babylonian exile as moment emergence this idea in Israel. Psalm 82 is interpreted here a testimony to monotheistic transformation. advocates literal understanding content psalm, an image judgement over pagan gods, which ended their condemnation death. reason for dethronement entire pantheon permanent inability gods ensure justice on earth. According psalmist, it feature only true God, God Israel, called upon take power whole