Abstract
The Documentary Hypothesis was the most influential and widespread theory of the composition of the Pentateuch for most of the twentieth century. This essay examines the literary indicators that underlie the Documentary Hypothesis, the development of the theory, and its salient claims and features.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | The Oxford Handbook of the Pentateuch |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 165-187 |
Number of pages | 23 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780198726302 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2021 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Bible
- Composition
- Documentary hypothesis
- Pentateuch
- Sources