Subject: Was Satan on earth before Adam |
Bible Note: Hello, The Code of Hammurabi dates back to around 2000 BC, nearly 500 years prior to Moses. The Code of Hammurabi is a large stone monument with laws written on it. This was found in what was then, Babylon, in 1902. The finding of this code proves that not only was there a system of writing prior to Moses, but that there was formed laws and governments also. Thus proving that Moses could have written the Pentateuch. On top of that, you have egyptian history to confirm that Egypt had a detailed grammer and law set up during the Time of Moses, which he would've benefited from. Also, The place where Abraham traveled is Mesopotamia. The place where the first forms of writing developed, as well as math and science was born. Also, animal skins were used to write on for many centuries. It is reasonable that Abraham had a copy of the book of Job in written form, and passed it down until it eventually reached Moses. The technology and ability would have been well within Abraham's reach. On top of that, the JEDP idea doesn't hold water anyway. The Pentateuch was written over a period of 40plus years. It is a known fact that a person's writing style (grammer, vocabulary, posture, and so on) changes over time. I do not write the same way now, as I did when I was 8. Do you? The differences in termanology can easily be explained by this. Also, there is the differences in meaning. YHWH has a different meaning than ELOHIM. Such differences are important within the context in which they are used. As a final note, I have studied this topic at length. This very subject was my major in college. My master's and doctorite will also be in this field, Lord Willing. So please, Don't patronize me. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |