The Origins Of YAHWEH..Beginnings Of The Devine

The video explores theories about early human perceptions of gods, linking them to over-inferred agency in natural phenomena like storms and celestial events (00:00).
Yahweh as a Volcanic Storm God: Early worship of Yahweh among the Midianites is tied to volcanic activity in northwest Arabia, as described in dramatic
biblical imagery of smoke, fire, and lightning (02:30).
Canaanite Pantheon and Yahweh's Role: The video discusses Yahweh's initial position within the Canaanite pantheon, under El, the chief god. Yahweh's
parallels with Baal, another storm god, are noted (05:15).
Transformation to Monotheism: Over time, Yahweh absorbed roles from other deities, merging with El to become the singular God of Israel, a process
reflected in biblical text edits and reinterpretations (08:00).
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Biblical Critique: The presenter challenges traditional views of Yahweh as omnipotent and benevolent, citing examples of Yahweh's struggles against iron
chariots and comparisons to other mythological gods (09:30).
Insights Based on Numbers:
14th Century BCE: Earliest Egyptian inscription referencing Yahweh, linked to the Shasu nomads.
1200 BCE: Approximate time of the Bronze Age collapse, when Israelite identity began emerging from Canaanite roots.
7th Century BCE: Period when the exodus legend and monotheistic reforms under King Josiah were likely developed.
YHWH: The Kenite God of Metallurgy:
https://www.thetorah.com/article/yhwh-the-kenite-god-of-metallurgy