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date: 04 November 2024

The Pentateuchlocked

The Pentateuchlocked

  • Thomas B. DozemanThomas B. DozemanUnited Theological Seminary

Summary

The Pentateuch (“five books”) is the title for the first five books of the Bible in the Greek translation, known as the Septuagint (LXX). The more original title is the Hebrew, Torah, meaning “law.” The revelation and composition of the Torah is attributed to Moses, which is reflected in the additional designation of the books as the “Torah of Moses.” The authorship of the Pentateuch is central to its interpretation in Jewish and Christian tradition. The Mosaic authorship characterized the interpretation of the Pentateuch in the precritical period of research. The study of the Pentateuch in the modern era has been dominated by the quest to identify its anonymous authors and the changing social contexts in which the literature was written.

Subjects

  • Biblical Studies
  • Christianity
  • Judaism and Jewish Studies
  • Literary and Textual Studies

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