The messenger of the Lord in early Jewish interpretations of Genesis / Camilla Hélena von Heijne.
Texts like Genesis 16, 22 and 31 mention an enigmatic figure, "the messenger/angel of the Lord". The identity of God and this angel is merged. The angel is anonymous and speaks with divine authority as if he is God Himself, there being no clear distinction between sender and messenger. The...
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