Documentary Hypothesis Flashcards
1
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Who developed the Documentary Hypothesis?
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The German scholar Julius Wellhausen
2
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What was Wellhausen’s thesis?
A
- The law came after the prophets
- Prophets (seen as revolutionaries) started a movement which later became institutionalized with the priesthood and Levites
3
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What are the Four Sources of the Documentary Hypothesis?
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- J (Yahwist) Document
- E (Elohist) Document
- D (Deuteronomistic) Document
- P (Priestly) Document
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What is the “ J (Yahwist) Document” (Four Sources of the Documentary Hypothesis)?
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- Uses ‘Yahweh’ (Lord)
- Focuses on faith, portraying God in human-like terms
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What is the “E (Elohist) Document” (Four Sources of the Documentary Hypothesis)?
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- Uses ‘Elohim’ for God
- Emphasizes morality and prophecy
6
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What is the “D (Deuteronomistic)” (Four Sources of the Documentary Hypothesis)?
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Focuses on the Book of Deuteronomy
7
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What is the “P (Priestly)” (Four Sources of the Documentary Hypothesis)?
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- Written post-exile
- Contains laws, with a focus on priesthood, temples, and worship.
8
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What are the Six Pillars of the Documentary Hypothesis?
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- Textual References to Moses
- Anachronisms (Chronological Lapses)
- Differences in Divine Names
- Differences in Language and Style
- Differences in the Conception of God and Human Beings
- Duplicate Narratives
