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Philosophical interpretations of Exodus 3:14 – a brief historical overview

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Gericke, J.W.

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Unisa Press/SASNES (South African Society for Near Eastern Studies) / Sabinet
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The ontological assumptions underlying the Hebrew wording of Exodus 3:14 are rather elusive. As a locus classicus for philosophical speculation since at least the time of the LXX, this verse has shown itself to be open to a multiplicity of explications. As a result, several philosophical readings are available which seek to clarify the concepts encountered in the text with the aid of more elaborate metaphysical or post-metaphysical terms. This paper offers an introductory overview of the reception history of Exodus 3:14, with special attention to representative philosophical interpretations from Platonism to post-modernity.

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Gericke, J.W. 2012. Philosophical interpretations of Exodus 3:14 – a brief historical overview. Journal for semitics/Tydskrif vir semitistiek, 21(1):125-136. [http://reference.sabinet.co.za.nwulib.nwu.ac.za/sa_epublication/semit]

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