::I think what dab is getting at is that there are two Yahwehs. One of them is known from archaeology - some seal impressions with his name and a few inscriptions. The other is the literary Yahweh of the bible. The first one is a comparatively objective source of information, although interpretations differ; the second is totally subjective, being the work of a long line 8th century prophets, 7th century reformers, 6th century theologians, 5th century polemicists, and 4th century creative artists (and later).