What is the Documentary Theory?

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AN INTRODUCTION TO GENESIS

 

Bible Topics
  • Mosaic Authorship
  • Dating of Genesis
  • Purpose of Writing
  • Theological Themes of Genesis

 

People to Know Places to Know Terms to Know
Spinoza

Astruc

   Documentary Theory

Covenant History

 

 

Study Questions

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  1. What is the Documentary Theory?
  2. Give the “contributions” Spinoza and Astruc made to this theory.
  3. How does Davis refute this theory?
  4. Give several examples of external evidences for Mosaic authorship?
  5. Give several examples of internal evidences for Mosaic authorship?
  6. Does any one specific evidence stand out to you more than the rest? Which one? Why?
  7. What is significant about the date for the writing of the book of Genesis (not about the events of Genesis)?
  8. Is it important to know exactly how old the earth is? Why or why not?
  9. What is considered the most important purpose of Genesis? Why?
  10. Why is Genesis relevant for today?

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