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April 18, 2026Journal for the Study of the Old Testament0 citations

The Israelite Imago Mundi : A hypothetical reconstruction

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NRNorman Simón Rodríguez

Key Points

  • The aim is to visually summarize the geographic understanding of the ancient Israelites through a proposed map.
  • Developed a conjectural world map based on historical texts
  • Analyzed three key biblical passages as case studies
  • Examined the geographical references in the context of their cultural significance
  • Illustrated the geographic knowledge of the ancient Israelites as reflected in biblical texts
  • Demonstrated the relevance of the map for interpreting passages from Genesis and Ezekiel
  • Provided insights into historical trading relationships and settlements mentioned in the Bible

Abstract

This article develops a conjectural map of the world that aims to visually summarise the geographic knowledge of the ancient Israelites. Its exegetical usefulness is demonstrated with three case studies, namely Gen. 10 (the Table of Nations); Ezek. 27 (Tyre’s trading partners); and Gen. 2 (the Garden of Eden).

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Norman Simón Rodríguez (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e31f9e40886becb653ed29https://doi.org/10.1177/03090892251385565
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