Biblical Hebrew Forum

[Peter Kirk <peterkirk AT qaya.org>]

On 24/12/2004 00:37, Revdpickrel AT wmconnect.com wrote:

> ...
>
> I just have to say something here.  Like you folks, I have always 
> heard that Moses wrote Genesis, but if Moses did so, how come he wrote 
> two great light instead calling them by name, the sun and moon.  Moses 
> knew their names but apparently the writer didn't know.  It must have 
> been written by Adam prior to given them their names.  Genesis 15:12 
> is the first time "sun" is used, and in connection with Abram.  Why then?
> I'm hoping Capt. Kirk can tell me(<:~
No, I can't tell you. But if you remember, I suggested that Moses, or 
whoever wrote Genesis, was using sources, either written or oral 
tradition. The oral tradition at least may go way back, even to Adam if 
you like.

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Peter Kirk
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