Amy L. Balogh - Moses among the Idols: Mediators of the Divine in the Ancient Near East

Moses among the Idols

Moses among the Idols

Mediators of the Divine in the Ancient Near East

Amy L. Balogh

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For Martin and the wonder that is this life.

Acknowledgments

Since no textancient or modernis ever written in a vacuum, many thanks are due to the myriad of individuals, institutions, and life-situations that directly and indirectly affect its final form. This text is no exception. First, I must say that I am especially grateful for the contributions of Dr. Mark George (Iliff School of Theology) who followed and prompted my thinking on this project from the time it was a mere synapse firing in my brain until its debut as a book manuscript, and whose guidance and support over the past decade have proven indispensible to the process of finding my own scholarly and interdisciplinary voice. A hearty thank you is also due to Dr. Amy Erickson (Iliff School of Theology) and Dr. Sarah Pessin (University of Denver), who never ceased to be excited about this project, and who supported it with their time, energy, insight, and expertise. I would also like to thank my writing partner, Dr. Erica Ferg Muhaisen (Regis University), who offered invaluable scholarly and personal support at every stage of the process.

I am also thankful for the support of my husband, Martin, who on our first date had a glimpse of what a long and taxing endeavor this would be, and decided to take part in the journey anyway. His support through the writing of this project has been incalculable, and for that I am deeply grateful.

Last but, of course, not least, thank you to the village that raised me and taught me the value of a brave and purposeful life. You contributed to this project more than you will ever know. To those named and unnamedthank you.

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