
All Ancient Near Easter religions recognize the notion of a divine council or assembly. The divine council is a gathering of gods who meet intermittently to make decisions regarding the destinies of individuals or groups, cities, or even all of humanity. The concept affirms a divine realm modeled on human assemblies presided over by a king, such as […]
What is the Divine Council in Ancient Near Eastern Religious Mythology and Literature? — Bishop’s Encyclopedia of Religion, Society and Philosophy