ANd, you say the Jews "satirized" polytheism. When I read the "Old Testament," it does not read like satire! (A fe herds mock those who place their path in other gods) but the narrative itself is not satirical, it is, I ould say, always in earnest. So - if you want to call is satire, please provide some evidence. (I mean, or not - it's not like we are on a debate team here. Just exchanging views - and I very much appreciate you putting forth an idea that so engages me.