Psychological warfare in the Hebrew Bible and Biblical Israel

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dc.contributor.advisorGittlen, Barry M.
dc.contributor.authorSwanson, James
dc.contributor.programTowson University. Jewish Studies Program
dc.date.accessioned2015-12-17T19:36:25Z
dc.date.available2015-12-17T19:36:25Z
dc.date.issued2013-06-18
dc.date.submitted2013-05
dc.description(Ph. D.) -- Towson University, 2013.
dc.description.abstractThis dissertation establishes the typology, prevalence and importance of psychological warfare according to the Hebrew Bible. It answers these questions - 'Does the Hebrew Bible portray ancient Israel employing psychological warfare?' And if so, 'How is ancient Israel portrayed implementing psychological warfare?' In answering these questions I provide a clear and comprehensive definition and typology of psychological warfare, based on Hebrew Bible usage. Then I demonstrate its importance to the military and political success of Biblical Israel as portrayed in the Hebrew Bible. The types of psychological warfare portrayed were propaganda - including diplomacy, threats and taunts and advance word; physical intimidation - including terrorism, humiliation of political or military leaders, shaming, and displays or arrays; rallying the troops through words or actions; and divine intervention in each of these types of psychological warfare. Each of these types of psychological warfare are clearly defined; then explored in ancient Near Eastern literature outside of the Hebrew Bible; and then finally examined in the Hebrew Bible.
dc.description.tableofcontentsIntroduction and psychological warfare defined -- Psychological warfare practiced in the ancient Near East outside of Israel -- Propaganda in the Hebrew Bible -- Physical intimidation in the Hebrew Bible -- Rallying the troops in the Hebrew Bible -- Divine intervention in the Hebrew Bible
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dc.identifierdoi:10.13016/M2QQ72
dc.identifier.otherDSP2013Swanson
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11603/2081
dc.language.isoeng
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dc.titlePsychological warfare in the Hebrew Bible and Biblical Israel
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