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August 13, 2026Journal for the Study of the Old TestamentOpen Access

In search of origins: Conquest, indigeneity and compromise

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This analysis uncovers indigenous cultural elements in ancient texts, exploring their implications for Israel’s identity and land rights.

Key Points

  • To explore how indigenous traditions in Genesis shape Israel’s identity and land rights amidst historical context.
  • Analysis of Priestly and pre-Priestly literature for indigenous motifs.
  • Examination of early Zionist debates regarding Jewish claims to the land.
  • Comparison of ancestral traditions with modern interpretations in Zionist scholarship.
  • Identified indigenous motifs emphasizing belonging through genealogies and covenants in Genesis.
  • Found that Israel's identity is framed around coexistence rather than conquest.
  • Highlighted how these traditions have evolved in modern scholarship, impacting perceptions of land rights.

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A 2026 study studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7d76062b0e0cff3f63f1cbhttps://doi.org/10.1177/03090892251412425
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