Velhausen's Theory on Tabernacle and Israel's Worship Evolution

The chapter explores Velhausen's theory questioning the existence of an elaborate tabernacle as described in Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers, suggesting it was a literary creation to legitimize the priests' religious system. It analyzes the four sources of the Pentateuch, from J and E to D and P, emphasizing the evolution of Israel's worship from simple to complex over time. The chapter also delves into Wellhausen's impact on biblical scholarship and themes like anti-semitism influenced by his theories.