
1802: 10 Things You Should Know About the Bible - Dan McClellan Part 2
Mormon Stories Podcast
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The Development of Narrative Prose in Hebrew Bible Writing
The Moab Stealy is one of the earliest examples of narrative prose in the Hebrew Bible, likely written after 850 BCE by individuals associated with a state infrastructure. Before this, there were early poetry pieces. The development of narrative prose enabled the recording of lengthy stories, leading to the creation of fragments of books like Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles. These traditions were likely passed down orally before being written. Many of the more substantial narratives were composed in the eighth to seventh century. The specific timeline for Samuel's existence is uncertain.
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