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Ideas for 'Mahaprajnaparamitashastra', '23: Book of Isaiah' and 'Personal Identity and Memory'

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28. God / A. Divine Nature / 1. God

7343	Beside me there is no God [Isaiah]
	Full Idea: I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God.
	From: Isaiah (23: Book of Isaiah [c.680 BCE], 44.06)
	A reaction: This seems to be the first clear statement (c. 680 BCE) of monotheism, certainly preceding any Greek views on the subject (cf. Idea 2629,Idea 7347). It is not just an arrogant assertion by the jews, but a humble sacrifice, donating their god to humanity.