Bible Question: When was genesis written? and by who? |
Bible Answer: Phil, Actually, there is no clear cut answer to this. Liberal scholars would point to a time about 800 BC, citing stylistic differences and differences in the terms used to refer to God (YHWH vs Elohim), and say that it is actually a compilation by 3 or more individuals. Conservative scholars support the traditional assertion that it was compiled by Moses, citing his level of education, the witness of tradition, and a number of other factors. As for the date of Moses, two different dates have been proposed. One is c. 1200-1400 BC, based, I believe, on the chronology found in the Masoretic text (the Hebrew text edited/assembled by the council of Jamnia c.AD 90?). The other date places him c. 2000 BC based on the chronology found in the Septuagint text (the translation of the Hebrew scriptures into Greek done c. 100 BC). Personally, I would tend to agree with those who hold to a Mosaic authorship. As to the dating, however, I haven't sufficiently researched the matter to form an opinion. I don't believe that the Church has made a definitive statement either way. God bless |
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