Writings Origins
The key terms of this chapter include, Writings Origins, Source Criticism, Redaction Criticism, (Secular) Covenant, Deuteronomist.
the origins of where the writings came from
Source Criticism
how the editors put together the sources and arranged them
Redaction Criticism
The word covenant may be used in both – and – settings.
secular, religious
it resembles an agreement, a deal, or a contract
(Secular) Covenant
involves commitment by two individuals or groups as well as a strong desire for the “well-being of others”
(Religious/Biblical/Sacred) Covenant
Pentateuch means “-“.
five books
Jewish name for the Pentateuch- The “-.”
Torah
There are 2 types of scholarly approaches to the study of the Pentateuch; – and – Criticism.
Source, Redaction
the origins of where the writings came from
Source Criticism
how the editors put together the sources and arranged them
Redaction Criticism
List the four sources of the Pentateuch; -, -, -, and – Source
Yahwist(J), Elohist(E), Deuteronomist(D), Priestly(P)
It gives an anthropomorphic view of God and uses the name YHWH for God
Yahwist(def.)
style of writing often attributing human emotions and physical traits to God
Anthropomorphism(def.)
It is the sacred name that God revealed to Moses, meaning “I am who I am” or “I am”
YHWH
It places great importance on MORALITY and the Law and highlights MOSES speeches
Deuteronomist(def.)
– ABRAHAM is a central figure; with emphasis is on the kings
Elohist(def.)
– a common Semitic word for God used in the Bible
Elohim(def.)
– Like the Elohist, this source refers to God as Elohim. It contains census lists, genealogies, numbers, dates, etc
Priestly Source(def.)
the origins of where the writings came from
Source Criticism
how the editors put together the sources and arranged them
Redaction Criticism
The word covenant may be used in both – and – settings.
secular, religious
– it resembles an agreement, a deal, or a contract
(Secular) Covenant
– involves commitment by two individuals or groups as well as a strong desire for the “well-being of others”
(Religious/Biblical/Sacred) Covenant
Pentateuch means “-“.
five books
Jewish name for the Pentateuch- The “-.”
Torah
There are 2 types of scholarly approaches to the study of the Pentateuch; – and – Criticism.
Source, Redaction
– the origins of where the writings came from
Source Criticism
– how the editors put together the sources and arranged them
Redaction Criticism
– List the four sources of the Pentateuch; -, -, -, and – Source
Yahwist(J), Elohist(E), Deuteronomist(D), Priestly(P)
– It gives an anthropomorphic view of God and uses the name YHWH for God
Yahwist(def.)
– style of writing often attributing human emotions and physical traits to God
Anthropomorphism(def.)
– It is the sacred name that God revealed to Moses, meaning “I am who I am” or “I am”
YHWH
– It places great importance on MORALITY and the Law and highlights MOSES speeches
Deuteronomist(def.)
– ABRAHAM is a central figure; with emphasis is on the kings
Elohist(def.)
– a common Semitic word for God used in the Bible
Elohim(def.)
– Like the Elohist, this source refers to God as Elohim. It contains census lists, genealogies, numbers, dates, etc
Priestly Source(def.)