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    Old Testament Survey

    Introduction to the Pentateuch

    The Pentateuch
    The first five books of the Bible:

    Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy

    The Pentateuch

    Technically, all one book (See Exodus 1)

    Authorship

    Traditional View: Moses

    Exodus 24:4--Moses then wrote down everything the Lord had said. Numbers 33:2--At the Lords command Moses recorded the stages in their journey. Matthew 8:4--Then Jesus said to him, See that you dont tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift Moses commanded, as a testimony to them. (Compare Leviticus 14) Romans 10:5--Moses describes in this way the righteousness that is by the law: The man who does these things will live by them. (Compare Lev. 18:5)

    Authorship

    Questions about Mosaic Authorship

    Genesis 14:14 When Abram heard that his relative had been taken captive, he called out the 318 trained men born in his household and went in pursuit as far as Dan. Deuteronomy 34: Story of Moses death

    The Evangelical View


    Moses wrote the majority of the Pentateuch After Moses, the Pentateuch was edited for clarity Both Moses and the later editors wrote under the inspiration of God.

    Authorship

    Liberal View: Documentary Hypothesis


    Jehovist (Yahwist) Elohist Deuteronomic Priestly

    Based on a rejection of the existence of God Assumes that fulfilled prophecy is impossible

    Literary Genres in the Pentateuch


    Narrative Poetry Prophecy

    Law

    But remember: The Pentateuch is ultimately one book that uses different types of literature as needed to tell its story.

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