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Who Wrote the Bible?
Book • 2019
In 'Who Wrote the Bible?
', Richard Elliott Friedman delves into the origins of the Old Testament, specifically the Pentateuch.
He argues that the traditional attribution of these books to Moses is incorrect and instead proposes that they were written by at least four distinct authors (designated as E, J, D, and P) and later compiled by a redactor, possibly Ezra.
Friedman's work is based on the Documentary Hypothesis, which identifies different writing styles, emphases, and historical contexts that reflect the political and religious divisions of ancient Israel and Judah.
The book provides a comprehensive and authoritative answer to the question of who wrote the Bible, enriching the understanding of the text without undermining its significance.
', Richard Elliott Friedman delves into the origins of the Old Testament, specifically the Pentateuch.
He argues that the traditional attribution of these books to Moses is incorrect and instead proposes that they were written by at least four distinct authors (designated as E, J, D, and P) and later compiled by a redactor, possibly Ezra.
Friedman's work is based on the Documentary Hypothesis, which identifies different writing styles, emphases, and historical contexts that reflect the political and religious divisions of ancient Israel and Judah.
The book provides a comprehensive and authoritative answer to the question of who wrote the Bible, enriching the understanding of the text without undermining its significance.
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