Biblical Hebrew Forum

["Bryant J. Williams III" <bjwvmw AT com-pair.net>]

Dear George,

Regarding the Documentary Hypothesis on Deuteronomy. It is commonly assumed 
that
under the reforms of Josiah in II Kings 22:8-23:3 that the book found in the
temple was the Book of Deuteronomy and that it was written at that time. The
problem is that the text states:

22:8, "I have found the book of the law in the house of the LORD."
22:13, "Go, inquire of the LORD for me, and for the people, and for all Judah,
concerning the words of this book that has been found;..."
23:2, "...and he read in their hearing all the words of the book of the 
covenant
which had been found in the house of the LORD."
23:3, "...to perform the words of this covenant that were written in this
book;..."

The above is from the RSV.

The use of "found" is used 3x with reference to this book. It should be noted
that the "book of the law" by inference is Deuteronomy. But it clearly shows
that it was found NOT written. The response of Josiah and his subsequent 
inquiry
of the LORD does indicate that the plaques/curses found in Deut. 28:15-24 
would
be carried out; although, Josiah would die in peace.

Rev. Bryant J. Williams III
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "George Athas" <George.Athas AT moore.edu.au>
To: "B-Hebrew" <b-hebrew AT lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 11:46 PM
Subject: [b-hebrew] Documentary Hypothesis


> Bryant Williams wrote:
>
> Furthermore, since all we have is the text itself showing no signs 
> whatsoever
of a JEDP make-up, then it requires more evidence to prove that the text was
edited/redacted beyond what was already given by the text itself.
>
> ---------------
>
> Bryant, I think that is overstating things. The text arguably does show 
> signs
of JEDP make-up. These signs formed the basis of the Documentary Hypothesis.
Surely you would agree at the least that there is a book of Deuteronomy! You
have a D source right there!
>
> I'm quite skeptical of the Documentary Hypothesis, but I can see what fuels
the theory. Whether the theory is right or not is another issue, but it was
certainly not proposed without any basis at all.
>
>
> Regards,
>
> GEORGE ATHAS
> Moore Theological College (Sydney, Australia)
> www.moore.edu.au
>
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