• INF043 The Deuteronomist Source

    The Deuteronomist source (D) is one of the four hypothetical sources of the Torah according to the documentary hypothesis. Associated with the Book of Deuteronomy, it is distinguished by a homiletic style, a theology of the covenant and an insistence on the centralization of worship in Jerusalem. Dated to the 7th century BC, it is linked to the religious reforms of King Josiah and also influences the historical books from Joshua to 2 Kings.

    Joshua 1.1 (King James Version) :
    Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ minister, saying,Noteunto this…: or, thou shalt cause this people to inherit the land, etcNoteprosper: or, do wiselyNotehave…: or, do wisely
    King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
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