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yes Later rabbis (and the Talmudic rabbis as well - see tractate Bava Basra 15a) and Christian scholars noticed some difficulties with the idea of Mosaic authorship of the entire Torah, notably the fact that the book of Deuteronomy describes Moses' death; later versions of the tradition therefore held that some portions of the Torah were added by others - the death of Moses in particular was ascribed to Joshua. The Talmud explains this by saying that Moses wrote it tearfully, in anticipation of his death; another tradition is that Joshua added these words after Moses died (the next book is the Book of Joshua which, according to Jewish tradition, was written by Joshua himself), and that the final verses of the book of Deuteronomy read like an epitaph to Moses.
"Mosaic authorship was accepted with very little discussion by both Jews and Christians until the 17th century, when the rise of secular scholarship and the associated willingness to subject even The Bible to the test of reason led to its rejection by mainstream biblical scholars. The majority of modern scholars believe that the Torah is the product of many hands, stretching over many centuries, reaching its final form only around the 6th and 5th centuries BCE."
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∙ 6y agoYes, that is correct. Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Together, we call them the Torah.
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∙ 6y agoYes. Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
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Who was the first person to write about GOD?
Great question! Moses perhaps? The first books of the bible are guessed to be written down by Moses.
Who was the first man to write bible?
According to tradition, Moses wrote the first five books of the Bible (Deuteronomy 31:24), after God taught them to him (Exodus 24:12).
Who was the first prophet to write in the Bible?
According to tradition, Moses wrote the first five books of the Bible (Deuteronomy 31:24), after God taught them to him (Exodus 24:12).
Did an African write the first Bible?
No. It was first codified by tradition via Moses - an Israelite.
How did Moses write the first books of the Bible and write of his own death?
The first five books of the Bible, known collectively as the Pentateuch, are traditionally attributed to Moses. A well known problem with this is that the Pentateuch reports the death of Moses. One solution put forward is that God told Moses of his own future, while another, more plausible solution is that The Pentateuch was completed after his death. Another, less well known problem with authorship by Moses is that his own father-in-law is given three different names in different places. You would expect that Moses would at least know the name of his own father-in-law! In fact, scholars tell us that the Pentateuch had not one, but four different authors, and was written many centuries after the time attributed to Moses. This is why there are so many 'doublets' - passages written twice and in each case somewhat differently. It is also the reason that the writing style changes from place to place, and why early Hebrew is mixed with a later version of the Hebrew language. Moses did not write the first books of the Bible and, of course, did not write of his own death.
When did Moses use the Bible to help him?
There was no Bible for Moses to use because he was the first man that wrote the Bible. Moses was inspired to write the first five books that are now a part of the Bible as we know it today. Moses was born in 1593 B.C. and the exodus from Egypt took place in 1513 B.C. Soon after the Exodus, Moses began writing (under divine inspiration) and by 1473 B.C. (40 years) he compiled all the them: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers & Deuteronomy. After Moses death in 1473 B.C., Joshua continued recording the history of the nation of Israel. Moses got his strength from his very strong relationship with Almighty God Jehovah.
What year did Moses write the first books of the Bible?
1272 BCE, according to traditional chronology. Non-traditional opinions may put this in an earlier year. See also:More about MosesJewish history timelineHow was the Torah written?
What are the first five books of the Bible called as a unity?
The books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy together are refered to as the Pentateuch (pronounced pin-ta-took). These books were written in the wilderness outside of Egypt and the Plains of Moab by Moses. It took him about 40 years to write the books, from about 1513 B.C.E. to about 1473 B.C.E.
Did a woman write any books in the bible?
Yes, a woman named Mary wrote the Book of Revelation in the Bible.
What chapter of the Bible did John Bunyan write?
John Bunyan didn't write any books of the bible.
What year was the bible first discovered?
Scripture was written over many centuries. The Laws of Moses known at the Torah in the Hebrew Bible (or the first 5 books in the Old Testament) were by tradition given to Moses by God to write down. According to some scholars the time of the Exodus is approximately 1270 BCE. The Torah was canonized as early as 400 BC and the final writings as late as 100 AD. The Christian New Testament was written in the first and second centuries.
Did Moses write the first Psalm?
No
