Episode 125: Pete Enns - Big Ideas that Shaped Biblical Scholarship: Julius Wellhausen and the Pentateuch

Biblical scholar Pete Enns discusses Julius Wellhausen's documentary hypothesis, revealing inconsistencies in the Old Testament that shaped biblical scholarship. They explore conflicting biblical commands, the origins of source criticism, and Wellhausen's theories on Israel's worship evolution. The episode highlights the evolution of Pentateuch scholarship and how Wellhausen's ideas continue to influence modern biblical understanding.