Theophany and Chaoskampf

Theophany and Chaoskampf was published in 2010 by Gorgias Press as part of their Gorgias Dissertations series. This scholarly work originated as Eric Nels Ortlund's doctoral thesis at the University of St Andrews, focusing on the intersection of divine manifestation and the ancient Near Eastern motif of conflict with chaos. It emerged from a rigorous academic context centered on Old Testament studies, specifically examining the narrative structure and theological implications of how the divine interacts with primordial forces in the Hebrew Bible.

The design and presentation of the text reflect the standards typical of specialized academic monograph publishing, prioritizing clear documentation and dense, scholarly analysis. Ortlund’s work was intended to contribute to the ongoing academic dialogue concerning biblical imagery and its relationship to broader ancient mythological traditions. Within the fields of Semitic studies and biblical theology, the book has been received as a focused, technical contribution that addresses the linguistic and thematic challenges of the Chaoskampf mythos.