(Luke 1:1-4).

However, this must never be used (as defenders of the

Documentary Hypothesis do) to cast doubt on the inspiration of the
Pentateuch or to argue that Moses is not the fundamental human author.
Using sources no more proves Moses did not write the Pentateuch than
it would prove that Luke did not write the book of Luke or that modern
writers did not write their books just because they cite or refer to sources.
For excellent evidence against the Documentary Hypothesis see
Coffman’s introduction. See also Holden and Geisler, pages 50,59. Here
is a summary of the evidence:
* Writers who seriously defend this view invariably are liberal
theologians. Coffman argues that one can search the writings of those
who defend the Documentary Hypothesis and never find a single
statement that affirms the Bible to be the inspired word of God.
* There is no historical evidence that the manuscripts allegedly used
as sources ever really existed. None of them have ever been found nor do
any other ancient manuscripts refer to them. Those who defend the
theory confidently affirm their existence, but only because it fits their
theory. They did not find the manuscripts and then deduce the theory,
nor have they ever found the manuscripts even after concocting the
theory. Evidence that contradicts the theory is ignored.
* One of the main arguments for the hypothesis is that different
sections use different names for God. However, Coffman demonstrates
at great length that many sections use the various names
interchangeably even in close proximity, and that various names are
often used in sections that are supposedly characterized by use of a
different name.
* Those who defend the hypothesis disagree widely regarding what
authors allegedly wrote what sections, they often admit that the authors
for some sections are difficult or impossible to identify, and they even
admit that there are sections for which the evidence contradicts their
theory. Coffman documents such instances at great length.
* More important, the theory denies that Moses wrote the
Pentateuch, in flat contradiction to direct statements of Scripture that
he did write it (see list above). Such a view effectively denies the
inspiration of most of the Bible, including the teachings of Jesus.
* And above all, the theory becomes a justification for denying the
inspired infallibility of the Pentateuch. When men don’t believe some
statement of Scripture (especially the miracles), they just dismiss it as a
mistake or legend/myth, etc. The effect leads to denial of the inspiration
of all Scripture. See Matthew 15:3,4; 22:29-32; 2 Peter 1:20,21; 2
Timothy 3:16,17; Exodus 24:3-7; 34:27; Deuteronomy 31:9,22,24; 18:18-
22; Judges 3:4; Joshua 22:9; 14:2; Daniel 9:11-13.
The Bible states that Moses wrote the books of the law and gives no
other view. To argue otherwise is to simply deny Scripture. Why bother
to claim to be a Bible believer when you deny its teaching? Note John

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