Biblical Hebrew Forum

[Polycarp66 AT aol.com]

In a message dated 6/1/2002 9:13:09 AM Eastern Daylight Time, sh AT teol.ku.dk writes:


> Could it be the text SAYS she was ritually sacrificed, but does not
> necessarily report historical events? I'd tend to think the text is a piece
> of Israelite/jewish philosophical reflection on themes like fate and human
> responsibility. Some might even say it's a lot more edifying that way.


Huh?  What is this supposed to mean.  Please expand.

gfsomsel